The challenges ahead
While global food production has more than kept pace with the
increase in population, the rate of growth in agricultural output,
particularly in the developing world, has been declining in recent
years. Increasing agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner
is central to ensuring global food security and the conservation of
the environment. In emerging economies, carefully managed
agricultural systems also provide opportunities for wealth creation
and employment generation. Enhancing the sustainability and
productivity of agricultural systems is key to the conservation of
natural resources, the development of rural livelihoods and
ultimately to the reduction in rural poverty in the developing
world.
Our proven track record
Booker Tate has extensive experience in conceptualising, planning,
implementing and managing agro-industrial enterprises and projects
in diverse and challenging environments. Over the past 50 years it
has carried out over 1,500 assignments in the agricultural sectors
of more than 120 countries. Although specialised in providing a
wide range of technical and managerial expertise to the sugar
industry, Booker Tate's recent experience also includes livestock
(poulry and crocodiles), perennial crops (coffee and oil palm) and
animal feed production.
Adding value through partnerships
Booker Tate can provide a comprehensive range of services from
project identification, through feasibility studies, financing and
project development, to operational management and ongoing
specialist support. Projects can be new developments or the
rehabilitation and expansion of existing enterprises. The
co-ordination of project resources, the management of logistics
from point of production to market outlet and the integration of
independent farmers into commercial agribusiness are particular
strengths that can be drawn upon.
Working in partnership with stakeholders such as governments,
lending agencies, the private sector or outgrower farming
communities, Booker Tate can offer rigorous and proven systems and
is thus uniquely placed to add value at all stages in the project
cycle.