Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

AgriSmart, Inc. Côte d'Ivoire is a U.S.-based agricultural development firm operating primarily in West Africa, with a central mission of advancing sustainable agriculture and socio-economic empowerment. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and actively involved in operations across Côte d'Ivoire, AgriSmart functions as a public-private partnership (PPP), combining private enterprise with national development goals to enhance food security, employment, and environmental resilience.

Core Business

AgriSmart specializes in large-scale, sustainable agribusiness development in Côte d'Ivoire. The company's activities focus on high-impact, socially responsible farming ventures that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The core business segments include:

• Palm Oil Cultivation
• Corn Farming
• Agroforestry
• Sustainable Land Use Management
• Farmer Education and Capacity Building

AgriSmart employs modern agricultural techniques to increase yield per hectare while maintaining ecological balance. It leverages community inclusion, reforestation, and renewable resource usage as foundational elements in its farming model.

Product and Service Offerings

1. Palm Oil Production

The company cultivates palm oil using a zero-deforestation policy, producing sustainably certified palm oil that meets international standards. This includes processing crude palm oil (CPO) for both domestic consumption and international export.

2. Corn Production

AgriSmart develops high-yield, drought-resistant corn varieties for food security, both for local consumption and regional trade. These crops are produced through climate-smart agriculture methods.

3. Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture Services

• Reforestation of degraded lands
• Education and training for local farmers
• Implementation of permaculture and no-burn land clearing
• Promotion of regenerative agriculture techniques

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

AgriSmart’s unique strength lies in its public-private partnership model with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire. It operates in close collaboration with local ministries, including the Ministry of Agriculture, to execute projects that serve national development strategies. The company:

• Works with over 6,000 local farmers
• Has introduced mechanized farming tools and practices to rural communities
• Operates on a triple-bottom-line framework: people, planet, profit

AgriSmart also emphasizes youth and women inclusion, providing education, employment, and leadership opportunities in rural Ivorian communities.

Financial Strength

While AgriSmart is privately held and financial disclosures are limited, the firm has received funding through public-private channels and private equity contributions. Its operating model includes long-term agricultural leases, low-cost inputs, and value-added processing, allowing for sustainable profit generation and reinvestment.

Shipment Records

As of the latest available trade data from regional and international sources:

• AgriSmart has exported several metric tons of corn and palm oil products to neighboring West African countries
• Partnership discussions are underway to expand exports to Europe and the U.S.
• Products are processed and packaged in Côte d'Ivoire under strict traceability systems

The export data is still in its early phase, aligning with the company's scaling strategy that began post-2015.

Target Market

AgriSmart’s products and services cater to:

• Food distributors and wholesalers in West Africa
• Government food security programs
• Eco-conscious retailers and manufacturers seeking sustainable palm oil
• Development finance institutions and NGOs focused on agriculture and climate resilience

Capabilities

• Access to tens of thousands of hectares of arable land under partnership with the government
• Advanced equipment for land preparation, planting, irrigation, and harvesting
• Educational programs that train local farmers in mechanized and sustainable agriculture
• On-ground agronomists and sustainability officers monitoring production standards

Certifications and Compliance

AgriSmart is committed to obtaining internationally recognized certifications including:

• RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) (in progress)
• ISO 14001 for Environmental Management (targeted)
• Compliance with local environmental regulations and land use laws in Côte d'Ivoire
• Implements no-burn policies and carbon sequestration strategies

Customer Testimonials

From a local cooperative head in Côte d'Ivoire:

“AgriSmart has changed the way we farm. We are now using tractors, planting more efficiently, and earning better returns. Our youth have hope again.”
— Cooperative Leader, Moronou Region (source: AgriSmart community outreach reports)

Major Achievements

• Successfully launched a pilot project on over 1,000 hectares of farmland in the Moronou Region
• Partnered with the Ivorian government and local chiefs to lease land for sustainable cultivation
• Introduced a land-to-market supply chain model for traceable agricultural goods
• Recognized in agricultural development media for promoting eco-agriculture in Africa
• Regular presenter at agriculture and sustainability summits, including Africa Agriculture Transformation Week

AgriSmart, Inc. is poised to be a transformative force in West African agriculture by combining modern farming science with deep-rooted community integration and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.