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FERNEY Agri-Hub

MAURITIUSJuly 2020

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

FERNEY AGRI-HUB PRESENTATION 2

THE SITE

3FERNEY AGRI-HUB PRESENTATION

LOCATIONAn accessible destination


• 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

A UNIQUE SITE FOR AGRI-DEVELOPMENT


FERNEY AGRI-HUB PRESENTATION

FALAISE ROUGE

FERNEY AGRiHUB

VIEUX GRAND-PORT

MONTAGNE DU LIONFERNEY VALLEY

FERNEY CONSERVATION AREA

• Elevated scenic backdrop•• River valley plains••

SITE ASSETS PROVIDE DESTINATION ANCHORS

EXISTING FACILITIES ACTIVITIES


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

FERNEY AGRI-HUBECO-SYSTEM


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.

FERNEY AGRI-HUB


Agri-Entrepreneurs

Business

operators

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

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FERNEY’S AGRI-HUB ECO-SYSTEM


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


AGRI-ENTREPRENEURS

We welcome locals interested to diversify into Smart Agriculture and chemical-free growing.

On offer:


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

Agrihub

Ferney Boundary Land

AGRI-ENTREPRENEURS: LAND MAP

Ferney Agri-Hub with shared resources

Plots of land20hA


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:


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

BUSINESS OPERATORSWe welcome Business Operators/Investors interested to relocate existing farming activities or start new ventures in Mauritius.

Advantages:


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

FERNEY AGRI-LANDMAP


Agri-HubAgricultural land

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


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

GOVERNMENT PROMOTINGAGRI-BUSINESS


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/

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OPPORTUNITY


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/

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.


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.

(+230) 404 2200

www.ferney.mu

[email protected]@

THANK YOUCONTACT PERSON:

Jean-Marc Rivet Estate Manager