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Capabilities to Transform Agriculture Into an Effective Tool for Progress
For many countries in the world, agriculture serves as a local source of sustenance, playing an important role in generating national income and growth. The fast pace evolution of agro technology teamed with increasingly accessible international communications and changing culinary tastes are transforming agriculture into a high potential force for growth and progress.
Windows of opportunity are opening for agricultural producers that were previously undervalued or underdeveloped. Governments, NGO’s and private enterprises are actively engaged in promoting agro industries with real competitive advantages. However, to make this development feasible, expert services are required to unite the effort and define the procedures for progress.
BI- The Vital Link in Transferring Sustainable Technology
BI is an agro consultancy company with expertise of project initiation, planning and operating agricultural development projects.
BIPL professionals bring into play a formidable combination: the technology and know-how of Israel’s advanced agricultural and agro-industrial sectors and in-depth experience acquired in other countries. Decades of experience working with growers, public and private sector customers, as well as major international funding organizations give us the tools to optimize the natural resources, capital, know-how and management available in each specific environment. Headquartered in Israel, AgroProject is active globally active and easily accessible to clients everywhere.
Profile :
Regional Development and Sector Planning
Much of the success in agricultural development is choosing which sectors to develop and which areas to avoid. Often, an outside evaluation of several sectors in a geographic region can help farmers and public authorities determine their own priorities. AgroProject specializes in evaluation and assessment of regional agriculture activities, and can bring both new ideas and new organization to traditional farming areas.
A Strong Commitment to Service
BI operates via a flexible service structure that enables implementation of a broad range of ventures, from single, one time projects to ongoing support and consulting.
BI offers the following services:
- Identification of agricultural production opportunities.
- Economic, agronomic and structural planning for agricultural projects.
- Marketing studies for agricultural products and services.
- Structured financial packages for development.
- BI Projects establishment construction planning and management.
BI experts are experienced in many areas:
- Regional Development and Sector Planning
- Greenhouse Agriculture
- Field and Vegetable Crops
- Fruit Production and Post Harvesting
- Integrated Poultry Production
- Dairy (cows and goats) Farming
- Biofuel and energy crops
- Project establishment and management
- Aquaculture
Field Of Expertise:
Field Crops:
Throughout the world, field crops for food, animal feed and fiber occupy the largest portion of arable land. Appropriate seed varieties, advanced monitoring techniques and best cropping practices are all essential for competeing in world markets. In arid areas, intensive production systems can use irrigation systems for economic production of very high yields.
BI is experienced in establishing and upgrading field cropping programs in developing countries, as well as in providing economic and agronomic planning and field training. We also enhance intensive production under irrigation in developed countries.
Our Services:
- Evaluation of local conditions for modern field crops and vegetable production.
- Assessment of the marketing and infrastructure capabilities.
- Water and soil field surveys.
- Planning agricultural programs for cropping.
- Full economic and agro-technical feasibility studies.
- Structuring project financing.
- Supervising design and construction of infrastructure facilities for operational logistics and supply.
- Supervising design and construction of post harvest facilities such as grain elevators, cotton gins, oil seed processing, etc.
- Design and supply of irrigation systems for intensive production.
- Detailed supervision of project development and operation.
- Organization and management of field training programs.
Greenhouses:
Modern greenhouse technology can be used to extend the growing season in marginal production areas, allow year-round cropping in the most unlikely climatic setting, and above all, provide a controlled environment for optimal light, water, and fertilization of vegetable and flower crops. Greenhouse production provides the highest quality production, while standardizing both output and input costs.
Our Services:
- Evaluation of the local and foreign markets for greenhouse products.
- Evaluation of climate and growing environment in the area.
- Developing the optimal greenhouse design plan for crops and climate.
- Evaluation of various greenhouse structures and costs.
- Preperation of feasibility studies of the project with detailed business plans.
- Structuring the project financing.
- Construction of greenhouse and support facilities (packing houses, refrigeration rooms etc.)
- Provision of technical, agronomical and business guides to the project.
- Providing full management services to the project.
Fruits:
Fruit Production and Post Harvest Treatment
Modern fruit production requires an integrated system from orchard to final consumer. It includes selecting the best varieties, insuring that growing conditions produce the highest quality fruit, operating an efficient picking system, providing quick transport to grading and packing stations, and finally transferring the product to market or storage. Modern post harvest facilities, including packing and sorting facilities with regular and controlled air cold storage, are basic needs in the development of up to date fruit production and marketing sector.
The goal of a modern post-harvest facility is to extend the marketing period for the fruit while maintaining fresh quality. Controlled air cold storage can preserve fruit such as apples and pears for months without loss of quality.
Our Services:
- Evaluation of local conditions for modern fruit production.
- Assessment of the market and the marketing system for local fruit.
- Planning an agricultural program for orchards.
- Design of infrastructure facilities, packing houses, air controlled cold storage and marketing facilities.
- Structuring project financing.
- Construction of projects.
- Detailed guidance of the project development and operation.
- Specific orchards: olive for oil, citruses, deciduous fruit, sub-tropical and tropical fruit.
Poultary:
Integrated Poultry Production
Modern poultry operations benefit from the integration of all production stages: breeding operations, broiler production, feed meal supply, slaughter and processing and product marketing. Control of upstream operation insures that breeding material and feed are of highest quality for production. Downstream integration insures that added value is shared between farmers and processors. Efficient operations operate as one unit under joint management.
Our Services:
- Evaluation of local conditions for modern poultry production (meat, eggs).
- Assessment of the market and the marketing system for poultry products.
- Organization of chick and egg breeding supply.
- Planning of integrated breeding, production, feed supply and marketing.
- Design of infrastructure facilities from the hen house to slaughter plant.
- Conducting technical and economic feasibility studies of projects.
- Detailed project design.
- Structuring project financing.
- Construction of projects.
- Detailed guidance of project development and operation.
- Management services.
Dairy Farming:
Modern dairy production begins with selection of locally adapted and scientifically managed herds. Optimal conditions in the cowshed must provide for the health and productivity of the animal, and protect the surrounding environment. Advanced technology is available to make the milking parlor productive and hygienic. And finally, the production and marketing of value-added yogurts and cheeses can turn the dairy farmer, or his cooperative, into successful business entrepreneurs.
Our Services:
- Evaluation of local markets for dairy products.
- Evaluation of dairy cow operations.
- Upgrade programs to improve efficiency and environmental quality.
- Evaluation of local feed sources.
- Evaluation of investments in the dairy sector.
- Overall dairy industry consultation regarding milk quality, record keeping, genetics of the herd and artificial insemination.
- Technical and economic feasibility studies for dairy projects.
- Physical design of renovation or new dairy operations, shade areas, milking parlors and feed centers.
- Technical and business consultation for construction, operation, and feed supply.
- Dairy farming management.
Aquaculture:
Aquaculture includes closed production of fish, seafood, and aquatic plants in enclosed inland areas, coastal enclosures, or in sea cages. Aquatic species can be grown in fresh water, brackish water, and sea water.
Aquaculture worldwide is growing more rapidly than all other animal food producing sectors. Over 200 different species are produced around the world by modern aquaculture systems, using both extensive and intensive technologies.
Aquaculture design must find optimal economic solutions, considering water availability and climate conditions. Ecological issues are critical to aquaculture projects, both because of the low tolerance of sea life to water containing agro-chemical run off, and the need to provide non-polluting methods for the waste products of intensive aquaculture production.
Our Services
- Evaluation of local conditions for modern aquaculture production.
- Assessment of the market and the marketing system for aquaculture products.
- Planning agricultural programs for aquaculture production.
- Design and construction of infrastructure facilities such as ponds, covering structures, coastal enclosures, and water supply sources.
- Technical and economic feasibility study of the project.
- Detailed design of the project including water supply, water filtration, water reservoir, hothouse cover and other facilities.
- Structuring project financing.
- Construction of the project.
- Detailed supervision of the project’s development and operation.
- Comprehensive management services.
Regional Development and Sector Planning
Much of the success in agricultural development relies on choosing which sectors to develop and which areas to avoid. Often, an outside evaluation of several sectors in a geographic region can help farmers and public authorities determine their own priorities. BI specializes in evaluation and assessment of regional agriculture activities, and can introduce both new ideas and new organization to traditional farming areas.
Our Services
- Evaluation of overall local conditions for agricultural development: natural resources and business environment.
- Regional assessment of production activities and potential.
- Evaluation of existing and potential processing operations.
- Assessment of the regional marketing capabilities.
- Organizations of farmers’ cooperatives, public or private enterprises.
- Conducting a technical and economic resources study of the region.
- Involving local parties and interest groups in the planning.
- Proposal of overall and specific development programs.
- Proposing the structure of program financing.
- Detailed supervision of the project development and operation.
- Assessment of agricultural research and extension.
Advanced Irrigation
The Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) estimates that 60% of additional required food will come from irrigated agriculture. It is generally accepted that the next green revolution to increase productivity and boost production will greatly depend on modern and advanced irrigation technology.
Israel, as a dry climate country, has demonstrated that advanced irrigation technology allows its agricultural production to increase with a continuous reduction in water availability. BI is a leading agricultural development company that has the most extensive know-how and experience in modern and advanced irrigation technology.
Our Services
- Preliminary assessment of water resources for agricultural development projects.
- Preliminary design of water supply systems for agricultural projects.
- Design and assessment of water reclamation projects.
- Preliminary design of advanced irrigation methods.
- Assessment of different irrigation technologies and irrigated farming operation.
- Evaluation of the economic benefits from implementing advanced irrigation systems.
- Preparation of feasibility studies of investment in advanced irrigation systems.
- Preparation of feasibility studies of investment in advanced irrigation systems and structuring of finance for irrigation systems.
- Implementation of irrigation systems, including technical, agronomical and management.
Project Establishment & Management
One of the major difficulties in project establishment and management is the lack of professionals and top agricultural managers. BI has access to many top agricultural professionals who have academic education as well as many years of experience in various management positions, especially on large projects.
Such professionals are the key factor in the success of project establishment as well as in project development.
Our Services
- Assessment of governmental support such as subsidies, tax credit, investment and grants, etc.
- Assessment of organizational changes in the farming sector to accommodate regional bio-fuel production.
- Conducting a technical and economic evaluation including the need for public support.
- Assessment of the environmental impact as well as the regional impact on farming communities.
- Proposal of overall and specific development programs.
- Proposing the structure of program financing.
