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C.N.T

C.N.T

COUMBA NOR THIAM

PRESENTATION

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Thursday 1st October 2015

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PRESENTATION

Co.umba Nor THIAM S.U.A.R.L. (CNT) is run by Mr. Ibrahima Sall, theCEO. The company is located in Thiagar, near Rosso (Senegal)


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1987: Setting up of GIECNT cultivating 5 ha

1989 GIE CNT working with refugees cultivating 40 ha

2007 SUARL CNT is specialisedin the rice value chain that facilitates access to funding for small non- eligible producers

Today CNT and its network of producers use 7000 ha, of which 1000 are cultivated by the company

ACTIVITIES CNT SUARL is an agricultural company specialised in rice farming

and market gardening.

It operates 7,000 hectares per year, of which approximately 6000are used by its network of producer partners from the Senegalvalley.

CNT is very dynamic in the production of certified seeds. Itcultivates 200 ha per year to produce 920 tonnes of certified seeds

NTC produces, processes and markets rice. 25 000 tonnes ofmilled rice are sold on average per year

CNT also produces tomatoes, onions, peanuts, cowpeas, etc ...These products are sold on the various local markets.


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ACTIVITIES To reach these levels of production and / or

marketing: CNT has a network of partners operating 14% of the area planted

annually in the valley;

Provides leadership to its members thanks to the support of itsown technicians and of those from the State.

Facilitates acquisition of inputs for its network members

Facilitates access to motorised equipments for its networkmembers, especially for tillage and harvesting

Assists its members with plot irrigation

Ensures market opportunities for its members ( at a remunerativepurchase price)


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ACTIVITIES

• To respond to the expectations of the network membersin terms of production modernisation, CTN has:


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10 equipped tractors

08 Combine-Harvester

Motor-pump units

ELECTRIC IRRIGATION NETWORK


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ACTIVITIES

Still in its quest for a better production valuation, CNThas undertaken :A/Reduction of operating expenses

since June 2010, with the support from the USAID, it has aunit producing electrical energy from rice husks.

This unit remains a major innovation because it processesthe waste from rice processing into electrical energy andproduces the Bio charcoal used to improve soil fertility (thusreducing costs of fertilisers) and prevent land salinisation.

This technique makes it possible to reduce the company'snegative ecological footprint on the environment.


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ELECTRICAL ENERGY and BIO-CHAR PRODUCTION UNIT


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Bio-charcoal

ACTIVITIESIncreased revenue

Modernisation, intensification and promotion ofdouble cropping were the first levers that made thispossible;

The partnership to improve rice quality andguarantee marketing opportunities was soughtparticularly with

USAID /PCE Support the consolidation of a quality paddy by grades. Capacity building of technical staff Support the marketing of milled rice from the valley

through fairs and marketing caravans to be organised in different districts of Dakar

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ACTIVITIESIncreased revenues (cont.)

JICA improvement of the rice quality through provision of equipment

to millers.

PAM Purchase of local rice, which will encourage producers and

millers to further strengthen their activities.

Government of Senegal (through the army) Purchase of local rice, which will encourage producers and

millers to further strengthen their activities (on average 100t per month)


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RICE MILL


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Difficulties

Despite all these efforts and the support of variouspartners, we still face a number of difficultiesamong which:

The lack of good access roads to farms and transport of agricultural produce to warehouses, especially during the rainy season.

Difficulty in coexistence between pastoralists and farmers because of misunderstandings.

Unbearable production losses of 10-20%caused due to damage by birds


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Difficulties Invasion of aquatic plants especially typha and

salvinia molesta in irrigation and drainage networks

High cost of agricultural inputs which results in lower incomes for producers.

Difficult access to bank financing by producers especially for investment funds.

Sale of milled rice slows down despite the notable improvements in the quality of the local white rice and the consumption needs of the Senegalese people.


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Recommended solutions

To solve the above-mentioned problems, the State should helpimprove business and investment environment by:

Supporting the construction of god access road to farms for facilitating the transport of the produce and easy access for agricultural and industrial equipment and materials.

Facilitate the establishment of a charter for harmonious coexistence between breeders and producers with the application of sanctions under the laws of Senegal.

Just like Mauritania, Senegal shall avail itself with adequate and sufficient logistical means (aircraft, vehicles) and effective products in order to solve this problem, which reduces production significantly (risk of birds damage).

Strengthen the FOMAED (Maintenance Funds for the Adduction and Drainage of the Delta) and FOMPI (Maintenance Funds for the Irrigated Perimeters) of SAED for an ongoing and effective fight against weeds that invade irrigation and drainage network in the Senegal River valley.


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Recommended solutions

Subsidize at least 80% of all inputs, agricultural equipment and materials.

Remove VAT on electricity bills for irrigation pumping stations and processing units.

Exemption of custom duties on imported equipment and materials.

Remove the VAT invoiced by local suppliers of goods, services and work .

Facilitate investors' access to funds by minimisingsecurities and insurance.


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Conclusions In 20 years, CNT has managed to transition from a company

cultivating 40 ha of land to one that is present on the rice value chain (using 7000 ha and marketing 24,500 t / year).

To respond to the needs of its members, CNT must: facilitate its members’ access to the mechanisation of their

production and to inputs.

Secure market opportunities for its members at a remunerative price.

CNT has established partnerships in order to improve product quality, reduce variable costs and establish marketing contracts for white rice.

However, CNT faces difficulties, including avian risks (average production loss of 15%) and a business environment that is still not conducive.


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END OF THE PRESENTATIONTHANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION


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