"Investing in Large Scale Farming - Opportunities, risk management & financing solutions"

Investment into large-scale farming is a key agenda for many companies and government, especially in today's high food price environment and to meet demands of a growing and affluent population. Africa, with available arable land for lease and ready domestic market, has become a hot spot for foreign companies looking into large-scale agriculture farm investment.

"South Africa has signed a deal with the Republic of Congo that will give South African farmers access to up to 10 million hectares (24.7 million acres) of farmland, the country's biggest farmers' union, Agri SA said on Tuesday. The deal, potentially one of the largest land agreements on the continent and part of Congo's plan to improve food security, will allow South African farmers to lease land for maize, soy beans, poultry and dairy cattle among other produce" 21/10/09, Sagoodnews.co.za

"Al Amoudi's Saudi Star Agricultural Development Plc, receives 10,000 hectares in Gambella to farm rice for 60 years rent-free. Haile Assegide, Chief Executive of the company estimates that 45 per cent of the farm's yield will be sold on the Ethiopian market". 30/1/10, www.abbaymedia.com

"In August 2009, Janan signed a 2nd deal with Egypt to enable the company to cultivate a further 42,000 ha of land for wheat, maize and feed... The project is expected to produce 350,000 ton of wheat/yr, & it is claimed that all grain produced will be for Egyptian consumption" 10/09, www.grain.org

However, companies need to assess what is the best strategy and business model to succeed in Africa. What are the challenges & pitfalls to avoid in order to maximise your investment? What are the land acquisition and utilization policies in the selected countries of Investment? In today's tight financial market, securing financial solution is one of the major challenges in farmland investment. What are the criteria for Commercial Farmers participating in the Input Finance Project?

Attend CMT's conference on Large Scale Farming in Africa to hear from regulators and investors who will share insights into investment climate & case study.

Key sessions include

• Where are the opportunities for agricultural investment in Africa?
• What are the "hot" commodities and regional areas to invest in?
• Hear from Agri SA, Karuturi Global, Dina Farms & Bio-Energy Investment their investment experiences
• Find out the various risks management solution for agriculture corporate
• Legal issues for farmland investments & resolving disputes
• Investors concerns on tax issues, compliance, risk & etc
• Seek answers & clarify doubts from Government agencies in Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco with regards to investment & land policies, incentives & water resources issues.
• How to increase farm productivity through biotechnology & modernization of farming practice
• Infrastructure development to support trade & distribution of agriculture produce

Who Should Attend

Farm & plantation investors/owners, Asset management company, Investment banks & agricultural Funds Company, Fertilizer companies, Seed suppliers, Machinery companies, Tax & legal firm, Insurance companies & risk management consultant, Agrochemicals & biotech companies, Irrigation industry, Government organization & investment board.

Sign up with your team today to enjoy group discount! Send your registration to grace@cmtsp.com.sg or online at www.cmtevents.com