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Deal #5878 Version #74058

Zimbabwe
Created at
2018-01-08
Last update
2018-01-08
Last full update
2024-11-08

Land area

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [current] 40000.0 ha
Comment on land area
Part of Sunbird Bioenergy’s plan is to create a nucleus farm, and divide the remaining land into plots that will be apportioned to local out growers

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Biomass for biofuels
Comment on intention of investment
cassava to bioethanol project. Intercropping with sweet potatoes.

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Lease

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [current] Startup phase (no production)
Comment on implementation status
Nursery is being developed.

Contract farming

Contract farming
Yes
On leased / purchased
Yes
Comment on contract farming
Estimated 20 000 farmers. Bioenergy expects to recruit 1,000 out-growers in 2017/18.