PROJECTS
Agri-Water Finance Business Case
The problem
Many farmers do not use water efficiently. Others are unable to irrigate at all, reducing productivity. New businesses which combine water conservation with increased agricultural productivity are needed.
How we helped
The 2030 Water Resource Group—a public, private, civil society partnership—engaged Castalia to see what could be done. We developed new business models that would increase the efficient use of water in agriculture and promote uptake of these technologies by maximizing the income of smallholder farmers. These business models worked through incorporating new irrigation technologies and crop varieties. We built a financial model to forecast cash flows for companies and farmers, and conducted an economic cost benefit analysis of the proposed models, demonstrating that they were privately profitable and socially beneficial. We identified industry players who could spread awareness of the models while providing technology support and financing.
Impact
The business models we developed have given governments a tool to use in the agriculture sector.
The client
Our team
Find out more
How can we help you?
How can we help you?
WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America
SYDNEY
+61 (2) 9231 6862
Suite 19.01, Level 19, 227 Elizabeth Street
Australia
AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
Sinclair House, 3 Glenside Crescent
New Zealand
WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand
PARIS
+33 (0)1 85 64 10 22
3B Rue Taylor
France
BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-121
Colombia
Thinking for a better world.
WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America
SYDNEY
+61 (2) 9231 6862
Suite 19.01, Level 19, 227 Elizabeth Street
Australia
AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
74D France Street, Newton South
New Zealand
WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand
PARIS
+33 (1) 73 44 26 97
6 Rue Duret
France
BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-127
Colombia
Thinking for a better world.