Agricultural Projects

SGS has over 130 years of experience in the agricultural sector. This combined with our extensive network of experts and the use of the latest technology related to precision farming, crop studies and commodity testing enables us to add value to our customers’ projects. For investors and sponsors it is essential to understand and evaluate the implications on their projects of growing crops in specific regions, soil and weather conditions, water availability and others. SGS services include:

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

• Field assessment, e.g. identify and quantify the available agricultural land suitable for the project
• Schedule evaluation by identifying and describing key milestones
• Propose Management Team by benchmarking with similar projects
• Evaluate and estimate pest/weed controls and fertilization requirements
• Identify, evaluate and estimate the costs of equipment and service suppliers

PROJECT REVIEW AND DUE DILIGENCE

• Agricultural development plan review
• Site assessment, including water supply, soil conditions, etc
• Review on the development schedules
• Contractors and suppliers’ qualifications review
• Review and comment on the extent, quality and cost of activities performed
• Permits and licenses review

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Development plan: soil preparation, fertility management, planting, maintenance of the fields, etc
• Budget control
• Procurement support
• Management Team onsite
• Project management systems

PROJECT MONITORING

• Milestone monitoring
• Equipment and service cost evaluation
• Inspection on the quality and quantity of inputs acquired by the project
• Site visits and progress reports

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