Summary
- Profile Type
- Business Offer
- POD Reference
- BONL20250514010
- Term of Validity
- 15 May 2025 - 15 May 2026
- Company's Country
- Netherlands
- Type of partnership
- Outsourcing agreement
- Commercial agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- Dutch agribusiness company seeks partners committed to sustainability, profitability, and local ownership to expand their international network and implement impactful agricultural projects in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Their services aim to build capacity through tailored programs offering practical training for agribusinesses seeking to innovate and scale. They organize study tours and business events that facilitate networking between public and private sector professionals.
- Full Description
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This Dutch agribusiness organization collaborates with international partners to strengthen the agricultural sector by advising about sustainable food production and enhancing food security. They provide comprehensive capacity-building programs and customized study tours. Their initiatives primarily target regions in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, ensuring a focused and impactful contribution to global agricultural development.
They aim to support local farmers, growers, advisors and teachers in improving their agricultural business and knowledge. The organization operates at the intersection of knowledge, skills and international networks to increase knowledge and entrepreneurship.
Their multidisciplinary team offers expertise in various agricultural sectors, including:
• (greenhouse) horticulture,
• livestock and dairy,
• insect breeding,
• arable farming.
Their approach takes a practical view of agriculture by combining knowledge from the entire value chain with an entrepreneurial mindset and effective organization. They work on improving key parts of the value chain for both individual stakeholders and entire sectors. Their main focus areas include production, international trade, food safety, climate-smart agriculture, cooperative development, and strategic business planning.
Their services focus on:
• Capacity Building: developing tailor-made capacity building programs that provide practical
training, often employing a "train-the-trainer" approach. And viable solutions for agri-food
businesses that want to professionalize, innovate and scale up.
• Study Tours & Business events: provide immersive learning experiences that connect public
and private sector professionals. These initiatives help build networks and create valuable
business connections.
The organization seeks partners dedicated to sustainability, profitability, and local ownership, who share a vision of strengthening the agricultural value chain.
They seek partnerships to:
• Expand its international network and implement projects that have an impact on the agri-sector,
particularly in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
• Collaborate on train-the-trainer initiatives that enable local organisations to share knowledge and
best practices with farmers and growers.
• Develop and deliver innovative study tour programmes that showcase agricultural expertise.
Ideal partners are active in:
• International agricultural development, with a focus on Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
• Innovation and technology in the agri-food sector.
• Knowledge transfer and capacity building in agriculture.
• Diverse agricultural sectors, including horticulture, livestock, arable farming and insect farming. - Advantages and Innovations
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The organization works with development organizations, local and national governments, private companies, agribusinesses, industry associations, universities and vocational institutions.
The organization stands out for its hands-on approach to study tours and capacity building projects. It focuses on local ownership and developing regional expertise to ensure sustainability and impact across the agricultural value chain, from production to international trade. This includes integrating food safety, climate-friendly practices, and cooperative development.
Advantages:
• Deep sector expertise: A multidisciplinary team has in-depth expertise in (greenhouse)
horticulture, livestock and dairy, insect breeding and arable farming.
• Proven track record: Successful implementation of programs in more than 50 countries, mainly in
low- and middle-income regions.
• Tailor-made solutions: Customized capacity building and study tours respond to the specific needs
of partners and clients.
• Extensive network: Collaboration with development organizations, governments, agribusinesses,
industry associations and educational institutions.
Partners can benefit from:
• Access to knowledge: Partners gain access to the organization's expertise and network.
• Collaboration in development: The organization strives for collaboration in developing impactful
initiatives.
• Enhanced impact: Partners can increase their reach in the agri-food sector, particularly in Africa,
Asia and the Middle East. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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Potential partners have a deep understanding of:
• Local / regional needs of organisations in the agricultural sector in a country, with understanding of
the phase of development;
• The cultural, social, economic feasible 'solutions' from farm to fork in the sector and country;
• The political landscape, governmental policy
• The relevant network in the agricultural sector from stakeholders in the supply chain (such as
supplying industry, farmers, traders, end markets) till facilitating companies (like educational
institutes, financial institutes, government)
• Aspects related to sustainable agricultural practices, climate smart agriculture, post-harvest, farm
business, value chain developments, waste management, cooperatives and more. - Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Potential partners can come from various backgrounds, including: Governments, Educational institutions, Donor agencies, NGOs, Farmer groups, Associations, Exporters, Large food producers, Investment companies, Consultants, Training institutes, Supply and processing industries.
The organization expects that they can share a common ambition to strengthen the agricultural sector, be it in dairy, horticulture, or other agricultural domains. Furthermore, they expect to collaborate in areas such as food security, food safety, improved farm business practices, value chain management, cooperatives, and youth employment.
They expect from partners that they also can contribute in finding funding for the programs that they can jointly execute. - Type and Size of Partner
- University
- SME 11-49
- Big company
- Other
- SME 50 - 249
- Type of partnership
- Outsourcing agreement
- Commercial agreement
Dissemination
- Market keywords
- 09005 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry & Related Products
- Targeted countries
- All countries