30 Nov-01 Dec, 2010 - Siem Reap, CAMBODIA
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"Maximize Investments - Identify Opportunities & Yields in World Agri Business"
"Indonesia plans to open up farm sector to foreigners"
"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."
"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.
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 |
Key reasons to attend CMT's 2nd Global Large Scale Farm Forum
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Ethiopia intends to lease out 3 million hectares of land for private investment over the next 5 years. This forms part of the government’s strategy to encourage foreign exchange and inject healthy economic activity into the country. The abundance of available land area for large scale farming is likely to attract international players seeking good returns on agricultural investments.
With the above in mind, the 2nd Global Large Scale Forum in Siem Reap zooms in on the potential offered in Africa, as well as opportunities and challenges in other regions. Invited speakers will address country-focused topics including:
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08 Nov, 2010
The Government has tightened foreign investment rules around the potential sale of big chunks of farmland to overseas buyers in response to public concerns over the bid for Crafar farms.
Announcing the results of a long awaited review of the overseas investment rules and legislation, finance minister Bill English said the Government had decided against changes to the Overseas Investment Act but had introduced "extra flexibility" to consider a wider range of issues including large-scale ownership of farmland.
One measure is "a new ministerial directive letter to the Overseas Investment Office" which would provide "extra clarity and certainty for potential investors about the Government's general approach to foreign investment in sensitive assets".
"Overall, the measures I'm announcing today strike an appropriate balance. They increase ministerial flexibility to consider a wide range of issues when assessing overseas investments in sensitive land, while at the same time they provide extra clarity and certainty for potential investors and the Overseas Investment Office."
Source: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10676419
For an in-depth understanding on the extent of impact from these new regulations in New Zealand for large scale farm investments, make a point to attend the 2nd Global Large Scale Farm Forum in Siem Reap on 30 November to 1 December 2010. Specially invited speaker, Mr. Ross Hyland, Managing Director of Seales Ltd, will provide his expert perspective on the opportunities and challenges framing the issue in:
“Dairy and Agribusiness Investment Outlook in New Zealand”
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25 Oct, 2010
Agricultural investors are turning their attention to Africa, which offers plenty of arable land yet has long suffered from underdevelopment. Not only is the land one-tenth the price of Asia, but its key property is its access to water resources. African regions such as Ethiopia are exploring how land deals will help to reverse the under-investment trend of the past decades. (from source: http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/08/19/out-of-africa/2/)
In light of the above, the 2nd Global Large Scale Farm Forum has invited Karuturi Global Ltd to disclose key insights on:
“Large Scale Agriculture Investment in Africa”
- Business model evaluation
- Farm productivity management for maximum profit
- Downstream value addition & marketing of produce
- Expansion plans
- Challenges & opportunities
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11 Oct, 2010
Indonesia expects a six percent rise in its milled rice harvest this year, leading to a 2 million tonnes surplus, and aims to attract Gulf Arab investors to develop "sleeping land", Agriculture Minister Suswono said.
The agriculture minister met businessmen from the Gulf Arab country and discussed agricultural business opportunities in Indonesia.
Indonesia has over 7.7 million hectares of unused land that is in need of development, Suswono said.
"There is still... untapped potential for agribusiness investment in Indonesia, particularly in the field of food crops, industrial processing as well as horticulture and land stock industry," he said.
"We still have some difficulties internally in arranging land for large-scale farming, which are requested by foreign investors. This is due to environmental reasons to protect our rainforests," the minister said, adding that the government has since issued regulations for investment in large farming.
Source: http://www.arabianbusiness.com/590357-indonesia-sees-rice-crop-up-seeks-gulf-farm-invt, 13 June 2010
Investors have long set their sights on Indonesia, whose large quantities of unused land offer a resource-rich base for new farm investments. Now, the government is keen to invite investors from the Gulf and abroad to take on the opportunity in developing the nation’s large farm potential.
In the interest of those thinking of investing in Indonesia, CMT has put together the 2ndGlobal Large Scale Farm Forumto discuss the facts and details that will entailin such ventures. The forum will also have Prof. Dr. Zaenal Bachruddin, Director General of Processing and Marketing of Agricultural Product, Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Indonesia present a paper on “Agricultural Investment Opportunity in Indonesia”.
At the 2nd Global Large Scale Farm Forum in Siem Reap, you will also get the chance to amass expert insights on the potentials of different large farm agricultural investment hot spots and related legal/financing options.
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22 Sep, 2010
Cambodia has quietly started to turn up on the agendas of major agriculture, ethanol, bio-diesel, sugar and other producers and forest plantation growers as an attractive and interesting site to locate projects.
Cambodia has the lowest cost agricultural land in the region with figures that are substantially cheaper than its neighbours Thailand, Vietnam or Malaysia. This has interested many new companies with projects to grow crops like sugarcane, cassava, teak and other timber, palm plantations.
Agricultural land in Cambodia is generally provided to qualified projects by the Cambodian government on a lease basis. Leases can be 70 years or in some cases up to 99 years. In Cambodia, large plots of agricultural land in locations with reasonable access to infrastructure are available but many areas still lack the road structure and access to utilities that are found in more developed countries.
Source http://www.allsolutionscambodia.com/invest-in-agri.htm
Cambodia is one of the countries that will be featured at the 2nd Global Large Scale Farm Forum in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2010.
Regardless of the region and stage of your global agri investments, answers to questions such as ` What guidelines are available? Which region offers the greatest return? How to obtain financing for your project? What crops to grow? play a big part in ensuring successful farming ventures.
That is why 2nd Global Large Scale Farm Forum to be held in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2010 is the place to be for timely updates, network of authoritative speakers and first hand information on challenges & opportunities pertaining to agriculture investment.
Some of the confirmed speakers to date include Koh Kong Plantation Company Limited (Cambodia), Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL, Bioenergy Development Co., Ltd, SGS, KPMG Cambodia Ltd, Croplife Asia, Philippines Agricultural Development & Commercial Corporaton, Sciaroni & Associates, Allied Venture, Mriya Group of Companies, ADB, GMG Global Ltd.
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27 Aug, 2010
