"Indonesia plans to open up farm sector to foreigners"
16/6/10, Business Times

"Indian companies are increasingly getting a foothold into South America, acquiring assets and land not just to get entry into its lucrative agriculturalmarket but also to export commodities such as sugar, pulses and edible oils back to India."
7/9/10, farmlandgrab.org

"New Saudi Company... has already arranged leases in Cambodia, Vietnam,Pakistan and the Philippines for aromatic and long grain basmati rice, both intended to export to Saudi Arabia at market prices, said Mohammed Abdulla al-Rajhi, chairman of the new company.
13/6/10, FT

Interest in global farmland is accelerating, given price volatility in commodities, rising human population and environmental pressures as well as concerns for food security.

From Asia to Africa to South America - agricultural activity with large scale farming is expected to expand and offer high returns. Cambodia and other countries with large land tracts, workers and incentives are attracting national and global investors as well as corporate majors.

CMT's 2nd Global Large Scale Farm Forum coming to S.E. Asia at the world heritage city of Siem Reap, Cambodia offers you a comprehensive forum with invaluable insight from our panel of leading international experts, investors and officials.

You will hear first hand experience on the complexities and challenges in investing in agri-farmland abroad. What are the policies in-place offered by various governments? Which crops to grow? How technology plays a part in increasing crop yield? What are the legal implications if you want to exit any land deals?

You will network with

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