Herakles Farms is focused on large-scale sustainable agricultural projects in Africa. The management team has a proven track record developing environmentally and socially responsible projects that result in economic development and shared value in some of the least-developed African countries, and has received numerous awards for its work. Read More…
Herakles Farms aims to meet growing global demand for food by developing sustainable and environmentally benign projects with full support of the local people. Through its work, the company expects to provide significant benefits relating to poverty reduction, food security, illness prevention and education among other positive impacts. Herakles Farms is committed to promoting local community engagement, environmental protections and shared value. From development to the build-out of its oil palm plantations, local stakeholders, villagers, farmers, government officials and NGOs are engaged, and significant economic-development and empowerment programs are being planned. Read More…
Herakles Farms appreciates the opportunity to develop sustainable oil palm plantations in regions of great economic need and incorporates community engagement into all stages of planning and development. Measures include:
- direct communication and negotiation with land owners and the local population when leasing Read More…
Herakles Farms respects the biodiversity in the region in which it operates and strives to preserve and enhance the surrounding ecosystem. To this end, the company has committed to:
- not planting on any primary forest, high conservation value forest (HCVF) or peat lands, and is taking measures to enhance and protect any such areas in or bordering its concession Read More…