Deal #7911

The 3394 ha is the gross area, without planning, that has been allocated to the CASL. Of these 3394 ha, 2700 ha constitutes the net area under exploitation. Initially, the allocations were made in tranches. On the agreement signed on 07/04/2013, it is the first tranche that was mentioned (the 1500ha). Allocations are evolving and today represent 3394ha. These lands are of the national domain. CASL produces on an area of 6300ha (production area) with 2700ha affected and 3600ha under contract farming. 3394ha leased and 3600 additional under contract farming.

The Rice Project of the CASL aims to promote the food security in Senegal by locally producing white rice for exportation and the local market.

The land was allocated by commune (the rural authority) to the company. Allocation is the operation of making land available from the national domain, by deliberation of the rural council. In accordance with Article 8 of Law 64-46, "Land in the zone des terroirs is allocated to the members of the rural community who ensure its development...".

During the negotiations, it was agreed with the commune to pay a sum of 10 million (10,000,000) CFA francs annually to help finance the annual investment plan. Payments shall be made before the end of the second quarter of each year. He does not give this sum to the authorities in cash, but they support the population for access to water, construction of health posts, schools...

CASL produces quality rice for all Senegalese. It is firmly convinced that Senegal's self-sufficiency in rice can only be achieved through close cooperation between small producers and large farms. It is with this in mind that the cultivation contracts have been set up.