Deal #7096

Malawi
Created at
2019-07-08
Last update
2020-06-01

Land area

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [current] 603.0 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2018, current] 618.0 ha
  • [2013] 300.0 ha
Comment on land area
603-ha of centre pivot irrigation for Phata Sugarcane Outgrowers Cooperative

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Food crops (618.0 ha)

Nature of the deal

Comment on nature of the deal
Each of the landowners agreed to contribute their land to the cooperative which has entered a management contract with AgriCane.

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2011, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
The cooperative was formed in 2011

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2013, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
First sugar cane harvest in 2013

Contract farming

Contract farming
No