Agriculture and Agribusiness
Agriculture is a critical link between economic, social and environmental sustainability in developing countries. With most of the poor in these countries relying on agriculture for their livelihoods, improving agricultural practices and results can be a fundamental instrument in poverty alleviation—especially among the most vulnerable, including women and ethnic communities.
Agriteam was built upon a foundation of agricultural and environmental expertise, and we advise on all aspects of agricultural development and agribusiness management. Our work ranges from agricultural policy analysis and strategic planning to building the productivity, asset base and self-reliance of smallholders.
We have experience in more than 20 countries encompassing tropical, temperate, semi-arid and cold-climate agriculture across Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and North, South and Central America. Our expertise includes:
- crop production and processing including bio-fuel analysis
- feedstuffs production, processing and marketing
- post-harvest handling, processing, marketing and agro-industrial enterprise
- pasture management including community-based co-management systems
- livestock production and processing
- animal health, epidemiology and information systems
- food safety, inspection and HACCP
- land and water resources management including irrigation systems
- environmental impact assessment and management
- feasibility studies and strategic planning
- agricultural policy and economics
- agricultural credit
- agricultural market development, grading systems and commodity markets
- business planning and enterprise start-up
- farm management
- farm level commodity marketing and risk management
We work with host country partners to design and implement locally based agriculture and rural community development projects. Our work in agriculture is closely linked with our efforts in environmental management, community development, gender equality, social dimensions and private sector development. Projects may be integrated and multifaceted, with several components designed to reinforce each other and meet essential needs such as health, shelter, nutrition, clean water or energy. Other initiatives may help establish micro-enterprises and associations, enhancing local leadership and improving the community’s skill base, to help people move from a subsistence economy to more commercial endeavours.