Agriterra was founded by the Dutch agricultural sector. They provide expert advice and training to cooperatives and farmer organisations in emerging economies. They strengthen farmer ownership and stimulate economic growth for ambitious farmers worldwide. This contributes to socio-economically strong and lively rural areas. Their energetic international team consists of practical, motivated professionals.
What makes Agriterra different?
Agriterra’s aim for the next few years is to reach 1 million individual farmers through 320 farmers'organisations, to mobilise 50 million euros as a result of lobby and advocacy proposals, to set up 30 new farmer-led enterprises and to have 60 million euros invested in mobilised capital for famrers' organisations. They are convinced that it is possible to reach these goals because they focus on the cooperative sector, have a global network, deliver quality and have local presence through region offices.
How they work
As an international specialist in cooperative development, they work by using a three-track approach. They make cooperatives bankable and create real farmer-led businesses. They improve extension services to members and enhance farmer-government dialogues. They use Agripool, their knowledge broker agency which is a unique pool of hundreds of agricultural experts from the Netherlands and other countries. Agriterra builds on the know-how and experience of experts in agribusiness. Agripool experts speak “the language of agribusiness” and work from farmer to farmer.
Their services and products
The three-track approach is executed through peer-to-peer involvement in advisory services, training and exchange visits. Their training focuses on Management & Organisation, Financial Management, Governance, Business Development and Lobby/Advocacy. They perform advice assignments for governments, banks, investors and donors (for example scopings or cooperative assessments) and act as a direct sourcing broker for agri-food businesses.
