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FERNEY Agri-Hub
MAURITIUSJuly 2020
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OUR VISION
• Accelerate the transformation of local agriculture towards smart and sustainable agri-food and tech practices
• Facilitate access to fertile land, shared processing and distribution facilities to support agri-entrepreneurs and business operators
• Foster Bio economy and diversity by combining smart use of natural resources and technologies
• Encourage ecology-based living models and activities
• Promote and preserve our natural heritage
DEVELOPING AN AGRI-HUB IN
FERNEY
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THE SITE
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LOCATIONAn accessible destination
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• Excellent road network
• 10min away from international Airport
• Access to local markets
• Excellent growing conditions
• Mild climate
• Access to natural water sources
• Existing storage facilities
• Existing power supplies
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A UNIQUE SITE FOR AGRI-DEVELOPMENT
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FALAISE ROUGE
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VIEUX GRAND-PORT
MONTAGNE DU LIONFERNEY VALLEY
FERNEY CONSERVATION AREA
• Elevated scenic backdrop•• River valley plains••
SITE ASSETS PROVIDE DESTINATION ANCHORS
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EXISTING FACILITIES ACTIVITIES
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Ferney Nature Lodge
• Nested in the middle of the Ferney valley
• 4 double bedrooms
• Can accommodate workshops and roundtables for up to 50 guests
Falaise Rouge Restaurant
• Specialises in local food
• Welcomes guests and groups for lunch and private functions
Ferney Wildlife Reserve
• Home to a unique biodiversity
• 200ha conservation zone
Infrastructure• 700m2 of industrial, storage and office
space readily available
• Infrastructure Development Plan in progress
• Residential Development in Ferney in progress
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FERNEY AGRI-HUBECO-SYSTEM
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The Ferney Agri-Hub aims at hosting both Agri-Entrepreneurs and large scale business operators to create a balanced eco-system where all can benefit from one another.
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Agri-Entrepreneurs
Business
operators
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YOU
FERNEY
Agro investors, farmers, Agripreneurs, Researchers
LocalCommunities
Individuals& Families
Land
275 Ha earmarked for sustainable and innovative agriculture with access to water, power and roads. Facilities for processing, storage and local sales available.
Forests & Conservation zone
VISITORS
Leisure & visitsHiking, running & MTB trails, Falaise Rouge restaurant, Dutch Landing, Mahebourg Town, Blue Bay beach, Pointe d’Esny, lagoon tours. Facilities
The Ferney AGRiHUB seeks to promote food security and health under
sustainable practices and serve the surrounding communities first.
To support this initiative, we welcome Agro and Bioeconomy
research institutions
Feed
Manure
Grazing
Fruits,Vegetables,
Legumes,Flowers,
Grains
Pollination
Nectar
Clea
n W
ater
FERNEY’S AGRI-HUB ECO-SYSTEM
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Ferney AGRiHUBA dynamic Eco-System
Knowledge centerMachineries
Storage facilitiesShared admin services
Distribution/supply chain accessTraining
Business Operators
(medium to large scale farming)
Research / Innovation /
Tech
Community gardens
Agri-Entrepreneurs
INPUT
Ferney Valley home to fertile land and a unique biodiversity, providing access to abundant natural water
• Domestic Market • Mauritius imported US$ 1Bn,
representing around 20% of the total imports of Mauritius (Statistics 2015)
• Export Market • On-Site eco-tourism activities
• Nature Lodge• Falaise Rouge Restaurant
OUTPUT/MARKET
FERNEY OPERATING MODEL
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AGRI-ENTREPRENEURS
We welcome locals interested to diversify into Smart Agriculture and chemical-free growing.
On offer:
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Plots of land ranging from 1 to 3hA
Competitive rental prices with flexible payment facilities and leasing terms
Access to water and electricity
Access to facilities offered by Ferney Agri-Hub
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Agrihub
Ferney Boundary Land
AGRI-ENTREPRENEURS: LAND MAP
Ferney Agri-Hub with shared resources
Plots of land20hA
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AGRI-HUB SERVICESWe offer ready-made packages to make the life of the Agri Entrepreneur easier.
We believe in creating a shared platform of services to reduce overhead and create a dynamic ecosystem:
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On demand: Agronomist expertise, tractor, woodchipper, contract labour, additional storage, bio expertise training…
Pack 1: Land- Between 1 to 3hA of serviced land - Land cleared from crops, fenced with access to water (average of 10m3/day) and electricity (240v / 30A)
Pack 2: Offices- 1 office desk in open space- Unlimited access to Wifiand printer- Access to 25m2 of storage
Pack 3: Administrative Services- Access to a receptionist/administrative assistant for all administrative tasks
Offer: Rs 3,000/month excl VATOffer: Rs 1,800/Acre/month excl VAT Offer: Rs 1,500/month excl VAT
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BUSINESS OPERATORSWe welcome Business Operators/Investors interested to relocate existing farming activities or start new ventures in Mauritius.
Advantages:
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Available agricultural land ranging from 50 to 100hA
Flexible lease terms
Access to existing infrastructure to develop agro-processing units, storage facilities, etc
Situated at 10 mins from international airport. Pre-Covid-19 daily air access to Africa, Europe and Middle East
Part of the Ferney Smart City Technopole with fiscaladvantages under the Smart City Scheme
Government Strategy to develop local Agro-Industry
Accessibility to purchase Residential Land
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FERNEY AGRI-LANDMAP
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Agri-HubAgricultural land
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FERNEY TECHNOPOLE ADVANTAGES
8-year tax holiday for new companies
Preferential market access to the EU, USA and the Eastern & Southern African markets
Strong growth of the sector with untapped potential for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical research, agricultural and marine biotechnology in particular
Optical fibre connectivity
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Income derived by a holder of a Registration Certificate shall be exempt for a period of 8 income years as from the income year in which the company starts its operations
Exemption from payment of Registration Duty and Land Transfer Tax for the purchase of immovable property
Exemption from payment of value added tax on equipment and machinery
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GOVERNMENT PROMOTINGAGRI-BUSINESS
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Strong Strategy towards food security and reducing dependency on imports through the government National Agri-Food Development Programme.
Establishment of protective measures for domestic production as opposed to imports.
Preferential rate loans for Agri-Business with the Development Bank of Mauritius.
Number of Incentives Schemes such as:• Food Processing Scheme: More info• Bio-Farming Promotion Scheme: More info
• Economic Development Board of Mauritius: https://www.edbmauritius.org/
• FAREI (Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute): https://farei.mu/farei/
• Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture: https://chamber-of-agriculture.mu/
Key websites:
https://edbmauritius.org/media/1800/food-processing-scheme.pdfhttp://agriculture.govmu.org/English/Documents/PRESS%20RELEASE%20-%20EVENTS%20-%20COMMUNIQUES%20-%20(2016)/Details%20of%20the%20Scheme.pdfhttps://www.edbmauritius.org/https://farei.mu/farei/https://chamber-of-agriculture.mu/
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OPPORTUNITY
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Key Features for Living in Ferney:
Opportunity to acquire property under the Property Development Scheme (PDS)
Opportunity to have residence permit and permanent residence for a period of 20 years for investors and their relatives, subject to an investment of at least US$ 375,000
For more information on how to apply to live in Mauritius: https://edbmauritius.org/work-and-live-in-mauritius/living-in-mauritius/
Direct access to the sea
Access to open mountain bike and trail tracks
Access to endemic forest and hiking tracks on more than 1000hA of land
Access to boat yard and jetty
Integrated development with surrounding communities around community gardens and agriculture development
Easy access to on-site commercial offering (semi industrial and office infrastructure)
10 minutes from the international airport
https://edbmauritius.org/work-and-live-in-mauritius/living-in-mauritius/
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ABOUT THE PROMOTERS
CIEL is an international Mauritian Group, listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius and on the SEM Sustainability Index.
The Group invests and operates in 6 strategic sectors, namely Agriculture, Finance, Healthcare, Hospitality, Property and Textile.
Founded in 1912, CIEL is today present in more than 10 countries across Africa and Asia. It employs 33,000 talented individuals.
With a market capitalisation of about MUR 10.5bn (USD 372M) as at 30 June 2019 and a consolidated audited turnover of MUR 24.21bn (USD 840M) for its financial year ended 30 June 2019, CIEL is one of the largest listed Mauritian companies.
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Located on the South East coast of Mauritius, Ferney owns 3,000 ha of fertile land in the Bambous Mountains.
With the support of CIEL as main shareholder of the private domain, Ferney is today home to one of the last endemic forests of Mauritius and is committed to preserve the unique Mauritian biodiversity through several ongoing projects.
Ferney regroups three main poles:
Agri-hub, linking research and the promotion of diversified and sustainable agriculture.
Ecotourism services, allowing visitors (local and tourists) to discover and experience the uniqueness of the Mauritian biodiversity.
Conservation of the Mauritian biodiversity, showcasing the efforts of Ferney team along with renowned partners to preserve the unique endemic fauna and flora present on site.
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(+230) 404 2200
www.ferney.mu
THANK YOUCONTACT PERSON:
Jean-Marc Rivet Estate Manager