Communities are central to our success.
Openfield Agro partners with surrounding communities through a structured Community Livelihood Programme that creates employment, improves household incomes and promotes sustainable land use.
Shared value, planted alongside the trees.
During the establishment phase of our plantations, participating farmers are supported to cultivate approved food crops between young trees where appropriate. By integrating community livelihoods into our plantation model, we create shared value while protecting long-term forestry investments.
Rural employment
Long-term jobs in nurseries, planting, silviculture, harvesting and plantation management.
Food security
Approved food crops cultivated between young trees during the establishment phase.
Lower maintenance costs
Community farming reduces weeding and plantation maintenance costs.
Community ownership
Structured partnerships that strengthen local ownership of the plantations.
Household incomes
Improved incomes for participating farmers and surrounding communities.
Sustainable land use
Promoting sustainable rural development and responsible land management.