Potential Agricultural Investment Projects

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1 Potential Agricultural Investment Projects Agriculture has been identified as one of the potential sectors, necessary to attain and achieve the country s national development goals. In order for the sector to contribute to its full potential, there is however a need to develop, promote and stimulate functional areas which are Agri-business, Agri-inputs, Agri-technology in the country. This businesses opportunities lie within agricultural production, agro-processing, development of agro-industries and marketing of primary, processed and industrial agro-products. Potential areas of investment opportunities have been identified and developed. Several projects have then been proposed and some partially implemented in the country. The table below provides the scope of the different Agri-business, technology and inputs projects proposals and those currently operating in the country: Project Name Project Description Total Investment amount Green scheme: Ndonga Linena Green scheme: Sikondo Farming: Uvhungu - Vhungu Location: 80 km east of Rundu, Ndiyona constituency, Kavango region. Land size: 800 ha Developments: de-bushed, water, electricity supply,access to the road Land use: crop production(maize, wheat and vegetables) Location:10 km west of Rundu, Kapako constituency,kavango Region Land size:1000ha Developments: surveyed and designed,fenced, pump station Land use: Irrigation farming (maize, wheat, fruit) Land allocations: 500 ha for investor and 500 ha small scale farmers Location: 10 km east of Rundu, Keyangona Constituency, Sambyu Traditional Authority area, Kavango Region. Land size: 420 ha Developments: Electricity, water supply and roads Additional Responsible Institution funding required N$95,000,000 N$95,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry and N$ 125,000,000 N$ 25,000,000 Ministry for Agriculture, Water and Forestry or Jointly with N$180,000,000 N$ 160,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture,Water and Forestry and Private Investor Agricultural Investment Projects 1 August 2012

2 Green scheme: Tandjieskopp e Orange River Irrigation Business (ORIP) Rice production: Kalimbeza Crop cultivation: LL Biofeuls Namibia (PTY) Ltd Land use: Crop farming, animal feed production and dairy farming Land allocations: 120 ha for small scale farmers and 300ha for investor/s Location: Noordoewer, Karas Region Land size: 960 ha Developments: Access to roads, water distribution and treatment system Land use: Crop farming,dairy farming, irrigation development, animal feed produce and service provision Land allocations: 12 x 80 ha of irrigated commercial farms Location: Aussenkehr, along the Orange river, Karas Region Land size: 300 ha Developments: Water supply and infrastructure Land use: high value crop production (table grapes, dates, melons and butternut) Land allocation:80 ha for small scale farmers and the reminder for Location:30 km from Katima Mulilo, Kabbe constituency, Caprivi Region Land size: 193 ha Developments: Business currently operational (Electricity, water supply and some infrastructure) Land use: Rice and Horticultural products Land allocation: 80 ha for investor /s Location: Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region Land size: 400 ha Developments: 350 ha de-bushed land Land use: crop production (maize, cabbage, potatoes, groundnuts, sweet potatoes, lettuce) Land allocation: 50 ha has been successfully used so for trail purposes N$ 700,000,000 N$700,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture,Water and Forestry and Private Investor N$ 29,000,000 N$29,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry ;Cool Fresh Namibia and investors N$ 28,000,000 N$20,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry ; The University of Namibia and N$ 83,000,000 N$ 83,000,000 LL Biofeuls Namibia and Agricultural Investment Projects 2 August 2012

3 Etunda phase 5&6 Etunda phase 7&8 Oshikoto Fresh fruit and Vegetables Livestock and Crop Farming -Farm Voorwarts Poultry Farming Africhickens Location:120 km north of Oshakati, Omusati region Land size: 300 ha Developments: constructed irrigation system, water, electricity and roads Land use: crop production (maize, wheat,sunflower, canola and horticultural products) Land allocation: 150 ha for small scale farmers and 150 ha for investor/s Location: 400 ha Land size:319 ha Developments: de-bushed land Land use: crop production (maize, wheat, sunflower and canola) Land allocation: 150 ha for small scale farmers and 169 ha for investor/s Location: Farm Concordia 876,Oshikoto region Land size: 91 ha Developments: Drip and micro-jet irrigation systems Land use: crop production (cabbage, butternut, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, maize, mangoes, citrus, water melons) Land allocation: 15 ha for vegetable production and 6 ha for fruit production Location: 113 km from Grootfontein and 140 km from Rundu, Otjozondjupa region Land size: 5500 ha Developments: 80 ha has been de-bushed Land use: livestock and crop production( maize, beans, vegetables and fruit) Land allocation:40 ha is used for crop production Location: Various regions in Namibia Land size: intend to be in 6 strategic locations, size unknown. Developments: Business plan stage Dependant Investor s business plan on Dependant Investor s business plan on Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry and N$ 96,000,000 N$ 51,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry and N$ 15,000,000 N$ 15,000,000 Oshikoto Fresh fruit and Vegetables and N$ 12,000,000 N$ 12,000,000 Current business owner and U$105,000,000 U$ 30,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry; Africa Frangas Ltda and Investors Agricultural Investment Projects 3 August 2012

4 Integrated Feeds & Broiler Project - Feed master Diversified Agricultural Farming - M. Amkongo Variety Crops Aeroponic Farming of Feedlot - Chilwelo Seedling Nursery - Millennium Trading cc Land use: chicken rearing, abattoir, hatchery, commercial egg production Land allocation: unknown Location: Windhoek, Khomas region Land size: no land acquired Developments: Business planning stage Land use: Poultry farming and Egg production Land allocation: none Location:40 km west of Tsumeb, border of Etosha National Park Land size: 3300 ha Developments: business plan completed Land use: cattle ranching, game hunting, firewood and charcoal production and crop production Land allocation: all land to be used as suggested Location: Windhoek, Khomas region Land size: Process to acquire land Developments: Completed business plan Land use: Aeroponic farming of tomatoes, strawberries, egg plants, herbs, lettuce and peppers Land allocation: no land available yet Location: Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region Land size: Feedlot is to be constructed on communal land Developments: Business planning stage Land use: provision of overnight and short term hosting facilities for cattle and sheep, rearing of livestock(cattle, Sheep, Goats) for disposal Land allocation: none Location: Mariental, Hardap Region Land size: m² Developments: none Land use: produce seedling trays of cabbages, spinach, butternuts, carrots, peppers, tomatoes Supported by Brazilian Producers BOAV Alimentos Ltda,Granja Planalto Ltda,Granja Carvalho Ltda N$ 300,000,000 N$ 300,000,000 Namib Poultry Industries and Financiers Financial team N$ 15,200,000 N$ 13,700,000 Farm Nadubib owner and N$ 14,000,000 N$ 14,000,000 Aeroponic farming and N$ 11,000,000 N$ 11,000,000 Chilwelo Feedlot and N$10,000,000 N$10,000,000 Millennium Trading and Agricultural Investment Projects 4 August 2012

5 Agronomic Farming - Dash Enterprises cc Aquaculture - Algae Biotechnology Products (ABP) Bio Diesel Production - Green Agricultural Technologies Milling - Opoto Mahangu Crusher Trading Aquaculture - Rainbow Fish Farming and organic vegetables Land allocation: m² Location: Okahandja, Otjozondjupa Region Land size: 50 ha Developments: completed business plan, operations have already resumed Land use: production of tomatoes, cabbages, carrots, and cucumbers Land allocation: land will be leased for 99 years Location: Keetmanshoop, Karas Region Land size: No size specified Developments: operations already commenced Land use: Production of health food supplements Land allocation: land has been identified for the construction of the dams Location: Northern Namibia Land size: Not specified Land use: Training of farmers on horticultural practices in growing Jatropha curcas, Wild basil and Neem trees for biodiesel cultivation Land allocation: Farmers own land Location: Akweenyanga, Oshana Region Land size: Existing establishment ( no size specifications) Developments: Existing establishment Land use: Processing of Omahangu (Pearl millet) and Sunflower Land allocation: None Location: Onesi Constituency, Omusati Region Land size: 11 ha Developments: completed business plan Land use: Aquaculture (farming of Tilapia) and horticulture Land allocation: 6 ha for the construction of earth ponds and 5 ha for crop production (carrots, cabbage, butternuts and tomatoes) N$ 24,000,000 N$ 23,500,000 Mr. Darlton Ashikoto and N$ 150,000,000 N$60,000,000 Algae Biotechnology Products and N$ 2,600,000 N$ 2,600,000 Manufacturing Consulting Services and N$18,000,000 N$ 18,000,000 Opoto Mahangu Crusher trading and N$ 1,800,000 N$1,800,000 Rainbow Fish Farming and Agricultural Investment Projects 5 August 2012

6 Flower Horticulture - Flowers For All Poultry Production - Farm Rivera Agricultural Technology Adaptation Centre Farming Equipment Manufacturing - Franchise Namibia cc Location: Windhoek, Khomas region Land size: No land identified Developments: Business plan development stage Land use: Production of quality flowers (roses, fresias, lilies, dahlias, carnations and zinnias) Land allocation: No land identified Location: Mariental,Hardap region Land size: 2341 ha Developments: Existing establishments that are used for small and big livestock farming Land use: Poultry production Land allocation: It will make use of the existing 2341 ha Location: Ongwediva, Oshana region and Rundu, Kavango region Developments/progress: Completed business plan and feasibility study Land use: Manufacturing farm implements and machinery Location: Windhoek, Khomas Region Developments/progress: Completed business plan and available Land use: Manufacturing and Distribution of Farm equipment (cultivators, rotavators, hammer mills and 2.5t trailers) N$ 10,000,000 N$ 10,000,000 Cut flower Greenhouse and N$ 10,000,000 N$ 10,000,000 Rivera Poburke farm and N$ 33,000,000 N$23,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture,water and Forestry and N$ 2,000,000 N$ 2,000,000 Franchise Namibia CC and Produce Market Centre - Olushandja Horticulture Association Location: Outapi, Omusati region Developments/progress: business plan and feasibility study completed Land use: construction of a Market centre where farmers produce can be stored,sold or delivered to the supermarkets Land allocation: 35 Farmers with access to land around Olushandja Dam N$ 2,100,000 N$2,100,000 Olushandja Horticulture Producer Association and Fresh Locations: Windhoek, Khomas Region (busy N$ 637,000,000 N$ 528,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture, Water Agricultural Investment Projects 6 August 2012

7 Produce Market Infrastructure Development Arboricides and Organic Fertilizers - Agri-Nam negotiating for a suitable location ); Rundu, Kavango Region(de-bushing and construction started);ongwediva,oshana Region (relocation of residence service started); Oshikango, Ohangwena Region Developments/progress: Project already commenced Land use: Construction of markets for trading of fresh produce Location: Okahandja Otjozondjupa Region Land size: Developments/progress: Completed business plan Land use: Manufacturing and supply arboricides for bush encroachment and organic fertilizers and Forestry and N$ 16,000,000 N$ 16,000,000 Agri-Nam and Agricultural Investment Projects 7 August 2012

8 Land Acquisition for Agricultural Purposes Land Acquisition in Namibia is governed by the Agricultural (commercial) Land Reform act of 1995 and the amendment of The act grants acquisition rights of land to foreign nationals (investors) provided that they are given consent by the Minister of lands and resettlement for buying the land or entering into an agreement with any other person. Interested investors are required to follow the following steps in acquiring land in Namibia for Agricultural purposes; Step 1: Investors are to identify the land that they would otherwise be developing for agricultural purposes, be it farming or any sort of agribusinesses. This land can either be communal or commercial land depending on their interest areas. Step 2: Investors are then required to enter into an agreement of sale or lease with the necessary farmer /person /Ministry for a portion of the land, possession or occupation of the specified land, Step 3: The Ministry of Lands and Resettlement provides application forms for land acquisition which are to be filled in by the investors and accompanied by specified documents such as the business plan and the intended number of people to be employed etc. These forms can be collected by the Ministry offices and should be returned after completion. Step 4: The Ministry of Land consults the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Environment with regards to the application and the intended use of the land required by the investor/foreign national. Recommendations are then made by each ministry and are submitted to the Ministry of lands and Resettlement. Step 5: The Ministry of Land and Resettlement then makes the final decision on whether to give consent on the acquisition of the land. Agricultural Investment Projects 8 August 2012