ΑΡΓΕΝΤΙΝΗ: Επενδυτική Ευκαιρία- Ανάπτυξη κόμβου γεωργικής παραγωγής στο Anillaco (κεράσι, σταφύλι, αμύγδαλο, φιστίκι)
- Πληροφοριακά Στοιχεία
- Κατηγορία: Ζήτηση Προϊόντων / Υπηρεσιών
- Δημοσιεύθηκε : Πέμπτη, 27 Μαρτίου 2025 07:27
Από την Πρεσβεία της Αργεντινής στην Ελλάδα, ενημερωνόμαστε για την Ανάπτυξη κόμβου γεωργικής παραγωγής στο Anillaco (κεράσι, σταφύλι, αμύγδαλο, φιστίκι). Σε περίπτωση ενδιαφέροντος, μπορείτε να επικοινωνείτε με
Nicolás Gauna
Trade and Economics Bureau
Embassy of Argentina to Athens, Leof. Vas. Sofias 59 - 115 21 Atenas
TEL. 30-210-7224.753/710 , E-mail. secom_egrec@mrecic.gov.ar, https://www.facebook.com/ArgentinaEnGrecia, https://egrec.cancilleria.gob.ar
Το project έχει ως ακολούθως:
1.- DESCRIPTION
Argentina has the potential to increase its production in three key crops:
- Cherries, because Chile, the world’s leading producer, is unable to meet the growing global demand, primarily driven by China;
- Pistachios, because production is concentrated in very few countries (United States, Iran, etc.) due to specific geographical conditions, while demand is increasing, led by China, Germany, Spain, India, and Italy;
- Raisins, as global demand is also expected to grow in a context of relatively inelastic growth in cultivated land area.
In this context, the province of La Rioja (Argentina) has 60,000 hectares of state-owned land, some of which are located in areas with high agricultural and tourism potential. The province has already achieved several successful developments, including:
- The production of high-altitude wines on 59 hectares and pistachio cultivation on an additional 40 hectares (San Blas de los Sauces Department);
- The creation of "Bodegas de Aminga", a winery that produces 500,000 liters of wine per year on a 59-hectare private estate (Castro Barros Department);
- A demonstration unit for almonds and cherries at Finca La Cruz (Felipe Varela Department).
Some of the above mentioned land is located in Anillaco (Castro Barros Department), which offers unique conditions: it not only has the agro-ecological potential to produce the three crops mentioned but also features a wind farm, access to national roads, and an adjoining landing strip, which is expected to be developed soon.
2.- BUSINESS MODEL
The project involves, initially, the development of 6,000 contiguous hectares in Anillaco (Castro Barros Department) to produce cherries, grapes for raisins, pistachios, and almonds for both domestic and export markets.
However, the proposal has the flexibility to be adapted in terms of both land area and the crops to be planted. For instance, the plan could be reformulated to cover 20,000 hectares in the first stage and include additional crops such as alfalfa, garlic, dates, or others suitable for La Rioja’s climate, based on
agreements with the investor.
3.- FINANCING
In line with the initial proposal, the Government of La Rioja makes 6,000 hectares available for the project at an estimated value of USD 900/ha (USD 5.4M), along with the possibility of infrastructure support, favorable policies, and technical expertise from the company Agrogenética Riojana to help develop the crops. Investors are expected to contribute between USD 138M and USD 232M, depending on the crop type, according to the following parameters (including the value of the land):
- USD 18,500 per hectare for grapes, plus an operating cost of USD 4,500 per hectare;
- USD 25,000 per hectare for cherries, plus an operating cost of USD 13,750 per hectare;
- USD 17,500 per hectare for almonds, plus an operating cost of USD 9,450 per hectare;
- USD 23,500 per hectare for pistachios, plus an operating cost of USD 13,150 per hectare.
4.- INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN (IRR)
Without prejudice to other modalities to be mutually agreed upon with the investor, it is proposed that the investor enter via a joint venture with Agrogenética Riojana (SAPEM). In this case, the state counterpart from La Rioja would provide technical expertise and project management, as well as the land. These lands are located in Anillaco, specifically in an area with access to electricity, groundwater, fencing, roads, and property infrastructure, although the operationalization of these benefits will be at the investor’s expense.
The desired investor profile is a medium or large agricultural company with experience in the production of the mentioned fruits, a significant presence in destination markets, or an established tradition in their commercialization.
The estimated internal rate of return (IRR) for the production of each fruit is as follows:
- GRAPES: An estimated IRR of 13% over 15 years, with a return on investment by the ninth year.
- CHERRIES: An estimated IRR of 17.7% over 15 years, with a return on investment by the seventh year. Cash flow is included in the attached brochure.
- ALMONDS: An estimated IRR of 13.3% over 15 years, with a return on investment by the eighth year.
- PISTACHIOS: An estimated IRR of 15.6% over 15 years, with a return on investment by the eighth year.
5.- EXECUTION PLAN
In all cases, it is expected that the first two years will involve land clearing, cleaning, perimeter works, fencing, drilling, access to electricity, water and soil studies, irrigation, and the acquisition of machinery. From the third year onwards, the development will vary according to the type of crop and the expansion modality, taking into account the availability of land mentioned earlier and the possibility of adding other crops.
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