Westfalia Moz II

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Westfalia Fruto Mozambique (WFM) is a commercial scale-avocado farm that was established in 2014 with the development of a 250-ha avocado orchard and packing house near the vicinity of Chimoio, a city in central Mozambique.  It has operated successfully since its inception and as provided access to export markets for litchi farmers in the Manica province.WFM is considering acquisition of land and development of an avocado and litchi farm in the Catandica area of Manica Province in Mozambique. The Project will involve acquisition of 958 ha Pegache Farm for the development of 100 ha of avocado orchards. The Project will also support local small farmers and emerging commercial growers through provision of training and technical assistance. The Project will be supported by the IDA18 IFC-MIGA Private Sector Window (IDA PSW), created by the World Bank Group to catalyse private sector investment in IDA countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict affected states.