Chad
Structuring of the Upstream Sector of the Moundou Slaughterhouse
Goal : Optimize livestock rearing and feeding practices to reduce environmental impact.
Project : Development of a comprehensive technical and financial plan to manage the supply of livestock dedicated to export, based on the food, sanitary, and profitability constraints of such an activity.
Chad
National Development Plan for Meat Industries and Structuring of Special Industrial Zones (ZIS)
Goal : Accelerate the economic and social development of Chad by developing a high-performance and sustainable livestock sector within a Public-Private Partnership.
Project : Assessment of the national industrialization potential of the livestock-meat sector. Definition of a 10-year development plan, notably through the establishment of special economic zones across the territory (investment details, financial modeling, stakeholder roles).
Egypt
Diagnostic of Cultural Practices and Follow-up of a Corn Trial
Goal : Secure the supply of high-quality local forage for a dairy farm by establishing a corn cultivation trial with a supplier-partner.
Project : Analysis of current cultural practices to develop an optimized technical itinerary. Monitoring of production operations at each stage with local teams.
Egypt
Assessment of Egyptian Fruits and Vegetable Markets
Goal : Evaluate strategic decision-making upstream of an investment in an Egyptian agricultural processing plant.
Project : Assessment of Egypt's competitive advantage in the market for certain fruits & vegetables compared to European and North American suppliers.
Ethiopia
Development of a Greenfield Agricultural Production Project in Southwestern Ethiopia
Goal : Assess the opportunity to invest in and develop a greenfield agricultural project.
Project : Evaluation of the production potential of the selected area and the investment opportunity based on agronomic, economic, and financial criteria. Technical and financial modeling of a development scenario to ensure the overall profitability of the project.
France
Comparative Study of Main Sustainable Agriculture Methods in France
Goal : Evaluate the group's strategic positioning regarding different types of sustainable agriculture
Project : Characterization of the main sustainable agriculture practices and their labels in France to position Regenerative Agriculture and identify common criteria.
Ghana
Critical Analysis of an Investment and Investor Research
Goal : Assess the commercial attractiveness of an agricultural activity hub and review the strategic development plan.
Project : Identification of key investment barriers (multi-dimensional approach). Recommendations for adapting the strategic development plan. Benchmarking of similar projects in Africa and qualification of potential investors.
Ivory Coast
Operational Diagnosis of Maize and Soybean Supply Chains
Goal : Target priority actions to be implemented within the Support Project for the Revival of Agricultural Sectors in Ivory Coast (PARFACI).
Project : Detailed mapping of maize and soybean supply chains to understand strategic intervention points. Ensuring sustainable development. Supporting scaling changes.
Madagascar
Competitiveness Study for Corn Production
Goal : Analyze the competitiveness of the island for the relocation of maize production for the sub-region.
Project : Proposal of development scenarios based on the production potential of different geographical areas, logistical constraints, production costs, expected profitability, and sustainability of the project.
Mauritania
Evaluation of an Investment Project in Dairy and Poultry Processing Activities
Goal : Assess the investment decision in dairy processing and poultry production activities.
Project : Technical Due Diligence to assess the operational and financial performance of dairy and poultry activities, consolidate investments and growth projections, reference risks, their criticality, and associated corrective actions.
Morocco
Co-creation & Facilitation of Fundamental Training in Agricultural Maintenance
Goal : Accelerate the upskilling of local teams across production sites in terms of agricultural equipment maintenance.
Project : Co-creation of a training module on the fundamentals of agricultural maintenance, adapted to the local context and field realities, inspired by good practices observed in other countries.
Morocco
Awareness of Best Practices in Energy Efficiency and Supply Chain
Goal : Raise awareness among agri-food stakeholders about best practices in energy efficiency and sustainable investments.
Project : Presentation of around twenty practices and innovations to develop sustainable techniques and processes over four main axes: water management, energy production and optimization, biodiversity and soil protection, and waste reduction and valorization.
Morocco
Feasibility Study for the Establishment of an Aloe Vera Farm in Morocco
Goal : Evaluate the best region for establishing an Aloe Vera production farm.
Project : Comparison of the Aloe Vera production potential of all regions of Morocco according to agronomic, logistic, and marketing criteria (detailed selection matrix, regional production sheets).
Morocco
Performance Optimization of a Multi-Production Site
Goal : Evaluate production practices and improvement levers on a mixed crop-livestock farm (ruminants, cereals, vegetables).
Project : In-depth analysis of farming practices. Proposal of technical improvement levers, rapid impact recommendations, and a long-term strategic approach to develop innovative, sustainable, and high-quality agricultural practices (including organic).
Morocco
Enhancement of Agricultural Lands in the Moroccan Atlas
Goal : Assess the opportunity to invest in and develop a greenfield agricultural project.
Project : Elaboration of a production scenario based on the agronomic potential of the land and market opportunities. Development of a detailed business plan based on the chosen assumptions.
Morocco
Rationalization of Crop Production in a Dairy Farm
Goal : Evaluate the potential for improvement of plant production on a large dairy farm (2,500 cows, 500 ha) with a view to increasing the herd.
Project : Technical diagnostics and improvement levers. Definition of the associated new economic model. Proposal of an outsourcing strategy for crop production (impact, specifications, transition plan...).
Morocco
Perpetuation of Extensive Mixed Farming Activities
Goal : Identify performance levers for the group's ranching livestock activity to restore its economic profitability and secure production site in the long-term.
Project : Assessment of agricultural practices. Qualification and costing of improvement levers for herd management (3,000 beef cattle) and crops (800 ha of cereals, beets). Estimation of expected gains with a significant increase in overall net results.
Morocco
Assessment of the Agro-Economic Potential of Farmland
Goal : Evaluate the holding company's strategic investment decision in a greenfield project.
Project : Characterization of the agronomic potential of lands and associated potential productions. Proposal of development scenarios. Technical & financial modeling of productions.
Morocco
Structuring of a Training Academy and Pedagogical Support
Goal : Enrich team skills and optimize technical practices at various production sites in the country.
Project : Support in structuring the internally created training academy. Training trainers in pedagogical tools and the facilitation of technical modules.
Saudi Arabia
Structuring of an Agricultural Cooperative in the AlUla Region
Goal : Establish the restructuring strategy for the AlUla cooperative
Project : Evaluation of the cooperative's history and its ability to rejuvenate to meet local producers' expectations. Definition of a strategic roadmap including target governance and necessary macro investments.
Saudi Arabia
Development Plan for a Specific Date Variety (Barni Mabroom) for Export
Goal : Map the Moringa Peregrina chain and secure production to the highest environmental standards
Project : Development of an export guide and marketing standards to promote the AlUla-specific Barni Mabroom date, in line with European consumer criteria and based on the intrinsic characteristics of this date.
Saudi Arabia
Structuring and Development of the Moringa Peregrina Value-Chain
Goal : Evaluate all assets of the slaughterhouse to close the purchase deal by ARISE with the State.
Project : Assessment of the development potential of Moringa Peregrina production according to farm typologies. Characterization of investment needs and technical support to meet market demands. Definition of a farmer commitment plan. Training in good practices related to biodiversity protection.
Saudi Arabia
Modernization of Pilot Farms and Skill Development of Farmersnotes
Goal : Support and accompany the economic viability of the AlUla farms and their resilience in the face of increasing environmental challenges by setting up a multi-production pilot farm program.
Project : Identification of a unique strategy for each farm to enhance their local differentiation and associated competitive advantages. Deployment of investments and trainings selected by the client to enable skill development of farmers operating on modernized farms.
Saudi Arabia
Strategic Support for Agricultural Development of AlUla region
Goal : Support the Agriculture and Botany Poles in their strategic support to the Royal Commission for AlUla.
Project : Coordination of evaluation missions and strategic studies to develop niche agri-food and cosmetic industries and the transformation into more sustainable and inclusive production systems.
Senegal
Technical and Financial Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a Cattle Production Workshop
Goal : Enhance the value of crop by-products by installing an animal production unit.
Project : ,Sizing of beef and sheep meat production in accordance with forage production. Development of scenarios including consumption by the Fulani farmers of the region.
South Africa
Improvement of Water Management Practices in the Klein Karoo Ostrich Industry
Goal : Assess barriers to the development of ostrich farms in the Klein Karoo region to secure leather supply
Project : Technical and socioeconomic evaluation of ostrich production. Reflection on how to ensure the sustainability of the sector, especially due to the scarcity of water resources.
South Africa
Support for the Implementation of a Pilot Project to Secure Water Resources
Goal : Increase river water flows to supply farms in the Klein Karoo region.
Project : Assessment of the invasive plant eradication project according to IUCN criteria on technical, financial, and social aspects. Definition of progress criteria and results to be monitored.
Africa
Relocation of the Production of Raw Materials Used in the Local Manufacture of Nutritious Foods
Goal : Support and accompany the economic viability and environmental resilience of AlUla farms by implementing a multi-production pilot farm program.
Project : Evaluation of the potential for relocating about thirty raw materials used in the formulation of nutritional foods. Development of scenarios based on needs and feasibility, in line with the overall strategy of the group.
Africa
Creation of Technical Training Modules
Goal : Strengthen agricultural and technical skills of OCP Africa teams.
Project : Construction of a technical training program on poultry production. Facilitation by an expert and real-time evaluation of progress.
Mediterranean basin
Support for Innovation in Mediterranean SMEs in the Dairy Sector
Goal : Improve the economic performance of Mediterranean dairy SMEs by introducing innovative technologies to valorize the use of whey as a high-value-added product.
Project : Multi-stakeholder 3-year project aimed at producing an in-depth study of the dairy sector. Identification of innovative and sustainable technologies to add value to the by-product (whey). Development of a technical and economic model for scaling up.
Mediterranean Basin
Valorization of Microalgae as a Sustainable Food Source
Goal : Evaluate the potential of microalgae as an innovative and sustainable protein ingredient for our future food (food and feed).
Project : As part of a European consortium, mapping of the European microalgae sector. Evaluation of its competitiveness compared to Asia and the United States. Recommendation of measures aimed at growing the European market.
Mediterranean basin
Development and Enhancement of the Camel Milk Industry
Goal : Identify growth levers for the camel milk industry and strengthen interactions between various upstream and downstream stakeholders.
Project : As part of a European consortium, mapping of camel milk chains in the countries of the study (Europe, Turkey, Algeria). Development of recommendations to increase their structure, profitability, and sustainability, particularly in comparison to the bovine dairy sector.
Zone: North Africa
Development of an Effective and Sustainable Milk Collection System
Goal : Provide farmers and internal teams with an online technical tools platform to ensure continuous improvement and empowerment.
Project : Evaluation of the performance of dairy production systems according to farm typologies. Analysis of feeding practices. Assessment of the environmental impact of these activities (water and carbon). Operational recommendations in each country to support medium and long-term growth.
New Caledonia
Opportunity Study for the Development of a Fruit and Vegetable Sector
Goal : Enhance existing agricultural plots by extending seasonality and securing year-round supply for the local market.
Project : Identification of a selection of fruits and vegetables that match pedoclimatic characteristics, technical constraints, and market conditions. Identification of synergies between productions. Definition of required skills. Technical and financial modeling of the overall project to ensure a good return on investment.
Worldwide
Identification of Levers to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Agricultural Practices in the Upstream Sectors of the Group
Goal : Evaluate the carbon reduction impacts of agricultural practices and the co-benefits associated with the implementation of Regenerative Agriculture practices.
Project : 'Assessment of carbon reduction potential up to 2050 following the implementation of Regenerative Agriculture practices. Detailed analysis of co-benefits on soil, water, and biodiversity for a set of around fifty practices (implementation conditions, impact on farm productivity, carbon reduction...).
Worldwide
Training in the Fundamentals of Regenerative Agriculture
Goal : Ensure the upskilling of both Mars' internal teams and suppliers in their decarbonization trajectory.
Project : Development and facilitation of training modules on various aspects of regenerative agriculture, from the fundamentals to the impacts on upstream industries. Mobilization around the scaling-up of concrete transition actions.
Worldwide
Development and Deployment of the Strategy to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Suppliers
Goal : Engage both Auchan Retail's internal teams and supplier base to achieve the group's carbon reduction ambitions.
Project : Identification of sustainable agricultural practices to implement in Auchan's upstream supply chains according to their maturity. Equipping and training teams to accelerate supplier engagement in a decarbonization program and to monitor its impacts.
Worldwide
Development of a Transition Plan for Sustainable Bovine Leather Supply
Goal : Accelerate the deployment and scaling of the group's upstream sectors' transition to regenerative agriculture practices.
Project : Global mapping of the upstream bovine leather production. Evaluation of livestock practices according to farm typologies (in Europe and worldwide). Strategic recommendations to adapt the sourcing mix to meet the group's sustainability ambitions and requirements.
Woldwide
Development of an Expertise Platform Dedicated to Regenerative Agriculture Practices
Goal : Provide farmers and internal teams with an online platform of technical tools to ensure continuous improvement and empowerment for everyone.
Project : Development of the expertise center to enrich the knowledge of Danone's technicians and farmers and promote the adoption and sharing of good Regenerative Agriculture practices: drafting technical sheets (management of cover crops, organic matter, preservation of biodiversity...), showcasing farmer testimonials & results of pilot projects.
Worldwide
Strategic and Operational Support in the Transition of Upstream Sectors to Regenerative Agriculture
Goal : Accelerate the deployment and scaling of the group's upstream sectors' transition to regenerative agriculture practices.
Project : Design of an evaluation grid to allow producers from all geographies and productions of the group to position themselves in relation to Regenerative Agriculture practices and progress. Training of 200 technicians in practices and impact indicators of Regenerative Agriculture.