FARMING

Amatheon’s large-scale farming operations are characterized by strong yields, high efficiency, state-of-the-art technology in cultivating, planting, cropping and harvesting equipment, as well as post-harvest storage and handling facilities. Major crops are maize, soya beans, rice and groundnuts, and all activities are undertaken by a committed team of managers and trained operators. Before commencing operations, we undertake in-depth Social and Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Monitoring Plans, and develop close ties with the surrounding communities. We are committed to responsible investment in agriculture and follow the IFC Performance Standards, UN Principles for Responsible Investment in Farmland and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In 2015, Amatheon Agri was accepted as a member of the UN Global Compact and is guided by its ten principles.