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Materra Farming Company

, , • 1 - 10 Employees
Investment Management

Founded in 2011, Materra works towards achieving the following goals:Identify special situations and mispriced agricultural assetsAcquire and operate land, farming businesses, water rights and leasesFocus on commodities that are strategic for human / livestock consumption or energy productionLong-term outlook to build a sizeable and sustainable operating companyExpand operations through both acquisitions and organic growthFocus on assets that yield attractive returns and use debt financing conservativelyOwn real assets that appreciate over time and offer protection against inflationEfficient use of resources and energy:Best land useNo-till or reduced till when possible Crop rotationsBalanced fertilizationCareful water managementCareful analysis of energy use and carbon footprintReduced WasteIntegrated pest managementSoil and water quality assessmentTriple cleaning of pesticide containersRecycle everythingBiodiversity management planBuild Social CapitalFull compliance with all laws, taxes and environmental regulationsHealth care and safety programsCommitment to the local communitySeven values to guide our teams:ProfessionalismCommunicationEmpowermentCollaborationHonestyFlexibilityTrust