The Risks We Plan Around
West African agriculture is on the front line of a changing climate. These are the effects most relevant to our own operations across crop farming, livestock, and greenhouse production.
Erratic Rainfall
Delayed or failed rains shift planting windows and threaten yield in rain-fed blocks, especially for maize and soybean cycles.
Rising Temperatures
Heat stress reduces livestock productivity and accelerates soil moisture loss, widening irrigation demand across the growing season.
Flooding
Lowland rice and vegetable blocks face increased flood risk during intensified wet seasons, with knock-on effects for harvest timing.
Shifting Pest & Disease Pressure
Warmer, wetter conditions extend the range and season of crop pests and livestock disease vectors, requiring tighter biosecurity and IPM.
How We Build Resilience
None of these risks are hypothetical to us — they shape real decisions about where we plant, how we irrigate, and which divisions we invest in.
Controlled-Environment Farming
Our Greenhouse division decouples high-value crops from rainfall variability entirely, growing year-round regardless of season.
Irrigation Efficiency
Drip and precision irrigation across field blocks, monitored against a ≥ 70% efficiency target to reduce water waste as rainfall becomes less predictable.
Solar-Powered Processing
Solar capacity at processing sites reduces exposure to grid instability and cuts the carbon footprint of milling and drying operations.
Regenerative Soil Practices
Crop rotation, cover cropping, and organic matter return (via our zero-waste composting) build soil resilience to both drought and flood.
Climate-Resilient Varieties
Certified, disease-resistant seed varieties selected for tolerance to drought and shifting pest pressure, reviewed each planting cycle.
Cold Chain Loss Prevention
Temperature-controlled storage and transport reduce post-harvest loss — itself a major climate-linked source of wasted agricultural output.