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Increasing Agricultural Productivity in Africa- Perspectives at Cairo Conference

Dear [name],

“The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) yesterday advised the continent (Africa) to embrace modern methods of farming.” ~ All Africa.com, 12 March 2010

“Kenya shifts from rain-fed agriculture to stem food crisis” ~Daily Nation, 19 March 2010

“In the Southeast African nation of Malawi, large new government subsidies for chemical fertilizer have led to bumper crops of corn.…Already following Malawi’s lead are Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, all of which have announced plans for expanded fertilizer subsidies.” ~The New York Times, 21 Feb 2010

What do these trends mean for Agri-investment in Africa?
How will they change the nature of investment and project management?

Find answers to the above questions at the Large Scale Farming in Africa conference, meeting in Cairo on 20-21 April 2010, where SGS, Dina Farms & Syngenta Agro are sharing perspectives on water and soil management as well as increasing farm productivity through technology.

Don’t miss out on these key sessions:

• SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT FOR LARGE FARMLANDS – MAKING GAINS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
  Addressed by: Mr. Stuart Shepherd, Soil/Leaf Analytical Service Director
  SGS South Africa (PTY) Ltd
• WATER MANAGEMENT FOR AGRI-INVESTMENT IN EGYPT
  Addressed by: Mr. Tamer Hassan, Operations Director
  Dina Farms
• INCREASING FARM PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
  Addressed by: Dr. Shachi Sharma, Key Account Development Manager
  Syngenta Agro AG
• PROSPECT & PERFORMANCE OF AGRI-BUSINESS FUNDS
  Addressed by Mr. Neil Crowder, Managing Partner
  Chayton Capital
• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF BELA VISTA RICE PROJECT IN MOZAMBIQUE
  Addressed by Mr. Reiner van Rooyen, Managing Director
  LAP/Ubuntu SA

[name], these sessions are part of the extensive conference program, that offers perspectives from regulators and investors on the policy environment, investment climate & project case studies. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to clarify key concerns and questions on investing in Africa with this panel of key decision-makers!

Confirm your seats for Large Scale Farming in Africa immediately as seats are filling up fast. Click on the link below to: