Deal #8710

Mozambique
Created at
2021-05-04
Last update
2024-10-16
Last full update
2024-10-16

Land area

Intended size
958 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2020, current] 1 000 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2020, current] 100 ha

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2020, current] Food crops (1 000 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Westfalia Fruto Moçambique primarily focuses on avocado production, growing varieties such as Hass, Fuerte, Gwen, and Pinkerton. They have also developed a program for litchi production with local farmers, supporting exports to international markets such as Europe and South Africa​.

Carbon offset project

Carbon offset project
No

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Lease
Comment on nature of the deal
Westfalia Fruto Moçambique acquired the use of land in Catandica under the DUAT system (Direito de Uso e Aproveitamento da Terra), which is the legal framework in Mozambique for granting land use rights. Land in Mozambique is owned by the state, but it can be leased to foreigners under this system for up to 50 years.

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2019] Intended (Under negotiation)
  • [2020, current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2020, current] In operation (production)

Contract farming

Contract farming
Yes
Comment on contract farming
Planning for procurement from 50+ local farmers. "The Project will also support local small farmers and emerging commercial growers through provision of training and technical assistance.