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What Sectors Are Targeted?
Agro-Industry 2008 incorporates a diverse and attractive range of business and product sectors, including the following:

Agriculture (Food)
  • Cereals, Beans/Pulses, Oilseeds and Nuts
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Herbs and Spices
  • Livestock and Dairy
  • Sugarcane, Coffee, Tea and Cocoa

Agriculture (Non-Food)

  • Cotton and Sisal
  • Flowers
  • Tobacco

Agro-Industry & Value-Adding (Food)

  • Fish Processing
  • Fresh Packing
  • Fruit and Vegetable Processing
  • Meat and Dairy Processing
  • Oil Seed and Nut Processing
  • Sugar Processing
  • Wheat and Maize Milling
Agro-Industry & Value-Adding (Non-Food)
  • Bio-fuel Processing
  • Natural Textiles and Dyes Processing

Agro-Industry Input Supply & Services

  • Agricultural Tools and Machinery
  • Crop Protection and Fertilizers
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Livestock Genetics
  • Logistics and Transport
  • Packaging and Labelling
  • Quality Assurance Schemes and Certification
  • Seeds and Seedlings
All stages of project development will be considered (i.e. from primary production through to agri-processing/value-adding to marketing and distribution), provided established criteria are met. Particular emphasis will be given to identifying and promoting value-adding business and investment opportunities that promote indigenous commercial development, wealth/job creation and long-term sustainability in the SADC region.