Aside from such natural resources as hydrocarbons and minerals, agriculture appears to be the single most important economic activity in Africa, providing employment for approximately 2/3 of Africa’s working population and contributing an average of 30 to 60 percent of each country’s GDP and about 30 percent of the value of exports. However, due to low-productivity agricultural systems, arable land and land under permanent crops occupy only about 6 percent of Africa’s total land area. Food security remains crucial on the continent to meet the demand of a rapidly growing population.

Human potential of Africa is evident. Its population is very young, with 60 percent of the entire continent aged below 25. To mitigate the risk of social instability and reduce unemployment, new projects and working companies are welcome on the continent.

African Fields Limited as a company sees its mission in providing the shareholders with a diversified portfolio of agricultural projects in Africa. We also embrace our social responsibilities and contribute to the continuous development of the countries and communities in which we work.

African Fields Limited was founded in April 2021 and registered in SHAMS free zone in Sharjah Emirate (United Arab Emirates). The company is intended to develop and build a strong portfolio of agricultural projects in Africa in order to diversify shareholders’ footprint in the Middle East and Africa.

The company is focused on the following activities:

• Explore business opportunities in African agriculture;
• Hold and manage African assets and projects on behalf of the shareholders;
• Assist affiliated companies in promoting African products all over the world;
• Attract investors and partners.

The company is managed by a small group of international experts with a huge experience in operating projects and companies in Africa.

Senegal. Our affiliated company – Agro Industrie Sénégalaise SA – is an integrated agro-industrial manufacturing and marketing company, based on transformation and distribution of a diverse organic, premium and natural products obtained using sustainable agricultural practices from naturally raised plants and livestock. We operate a farm based on a 200 hectares plan plot and offer a diversified product line that can be adjusted to market conditions and consumer tastes, covering premium, mass market, B2B and general consumption sectors:

• Essential, vegetable oils and hydrosols: Personal use, natural cosmetics, perfumery, healthcare products, soft drinks, flavorings and aromatherapy (Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Mint, Vetiver, Ginger, Baobab, Neem, Mango) under Puralis brand;
• Premium organic dried fruit and juice pulps: Healthy snacks consumed whole or mixed with other ingredients, fruit juices, ice creams and other foods requiring flavoring and texture (Mango, banana papaya and pineapple – Premium dehydrated fruit. Mango, banana and pineapple – Juice pulps or concentrates);
• Packaged Ready-to-Eat meals: A product line of affordable and nutritious packaged ready to eat foods meant for long conservation without refrigeration ideal for military, mining operations, areas and population with poor access to logistics (Canned meat and vegetables, ready to eat meals in aluminium packaging, easy to store and use.

Senegal. An open field, large-scale agricultural project (up to 25 000 hectares at Final Stage), focused on farming and production of three main crops: Yellow Corn, Peanuts and Alfalfa.

Mali. Construction of five meat processing plants in different provinces of Mali.