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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Green 2000 and PRODAC Transform Local Farming Communities Across Senegal
KFAR-VITKIN, ISRAEL / / June 12, 2025 / Across Senegal, a remarkable transformation is taking place-one that is breathing new life into rural communities, empowering young farmers, and turning once underutilized land into engines of productivity. This change is being driven by a strategic partnership between PRODAC (Programme des Domaines Agricoles Communautaires) and the Israeli agricultural development company Green 2000. Together, they are redefining what it means to farm in the 21st century. PRODAC: A Vision Rooted in People and the Land The PRODAC initiative was born out of the Senegalese government's commitment to addressing three pressing national challenges: rising youth unemployment, underdeveloped rural economies, and dependence on food imports. Senegal, like many nations in the Sahel, is rich in arable land and cultural agricultural knowledge. Yet decades of underinvestment in infrastructure, training, and rural development left much of the country's potential untapped. PRODAC's approach was bold and comprehensive. Instead of trying to solve each issue in isolation, the program sought to create community agricultural domains (DACs)-multi-purpose hubs designed to combine modern farming, vocational training, infrastructure development, and youth entrepreneurship. These DACs would not only cultivate crops but also cultivate hope. Each site would serve hundreds of local participants, particularly young people from nearby villages and towns, offering them the opportunity to: Receive hands-on agricultural training Use modern farming tools and greenhouses Cultivate their own plots of land Access storage and processing infrastructure Connect with markets to sell their produce From Village to Value Chain: A New Local Economy Emerges The impact of the PRODAC-Green 2000 partnership is perhaps most visible in the communities surrounding the DACs. These areas have witnessed a surge in economic activity, social mobility, and local pride. In places like Kaolack, Kolda, and Saint-Louis, young farmers are growing not only staple crops like millet and sorghum, but also higher-value vegetables, fruits, and herbs-many of which are sold in urban markets or used in school feeding programs. Participants report incomes that are double or triple what they were earning before joining the DACs. Credit: Green 2000 (Giora Perl) The Strategic Role of PRODAC in National Development What began as a development program is now becoming a strategic pillar of Senegal's economic planning. Government ministries-from Youth and Agriculture to Education and Industry-recognize the DACs not only as tools for food production but as platforms for integrated rural development. Key national outcomes tied to PRODAC include: Youth employment generation at scale Reduction in rural-urban migration through local opportunity creation Increased national food self-sufficiency through localized production Development of agro-industrial supply chains Improved gender equality, as women participate in every stage of production and leadership International observers, including the World Bank, FAO, and African Development Bank, have praised the program and identified it as a model for replication across West Africa. Other governments are now studying the PRODAC-Green 2000 framework as a template for scalable, locally driven agricultural reform. A Lasting Transformation from the Ground Up What makes the PRODAC and Green 2000 collaboration so powerful is not just its immediate impact-but its sustainability, replicability, and humanity. It's not just about hectares planted or tons harvested. It's about people who now see themselves as agents of change, capable of shaping their own futures. As one young participant in a Saint-Louis DAC put it:"I used to think I had to leave my village to find a life. Now, life has come back to the village because of this program." Senegal's rural future is no longer uncertain. Thanks to the joint efforts of PRODAC and Green 2000, it is growing-season by season, village by village, dream by dream. Contact : Contact Person Name: Refael DayanCity: Kfar-VitkinCountry: IsraelCompany: Green 2000- Agricultural Equipment & Know-How P.O. Box 572 Kfar-Vitkin 5710 Rd., 4020000 IsraelTel. ++972-77-2010710 | Fax.++972-77-2010711E-mail: greenltd@ SOURCE: Green 2000 View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
03-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Cooperation Green 2000 – PRODAC: A Revolutionary Model of Modern Agriculture in Senegal and Africa
KFAR VITKIN, Israel, June 2, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- In 2015, Green 2000 – Agricultural Equipment & Know-How Ltd., opens new tab, a leading Israeli agriculture company, signed an agreement with the Government of Senegal, through PRODAC (Community Agricultural Domains Program), for the implementation of four ASTC (Agricultural Services and Training Center) projects in various locations across the country. The execution of this project, with its primary mission of supporting farmers in modernizing their agricultural production activities, while simultaneously addressing employment issues, enabled the country to take off and embrace the practice of modern, sustainable, and profitable agriculture. The implementation of Green 2000's project in Senegal was part of the implementation of the missions assigned to it by the Senegalese Government. Indeed, in accordance with the contract, four ASTCs were established by Green 2000 in four regions of Senegal: Sefa (Ziguinchor), Keur Momar Sarr (Louga), Keur Samba Kane (Thies), and Sangalkam (Dakar). The ASTC is a unique concept developed by Green 2000 and capable of supporting a few thousand farmers. The center offers its members, individual farmers, and their families, an extensive list of services, training, and support from a rural logistics center. The adaptation of Green 2000's ASTC model, as the heart of the DACs (Community Agricultural Domains), has revolutionized Senegalese agricultural design. Indeed, its implementation in Senegal has provided GEAs (Agricultural Entrepreneurs' Groups), farmers in the center and surrounding areas, with ongoing training, technical support, production and sales support services, post-harvest services (processing, packaging, transport, etc.), and many other services, ensuring the implementation of a more modern, diversified, and productive agriculture. The ASTC model is a revolutionary, emblematic initiative of the modern agricultural model in Senegal. The centers are equipped with a variety of modern equipment, including the latest generation of agricultural machinery (tractors, combine harvesters, etc.), modern irrigation systems (central pivot, computerized irrigation control, etc.), production and demonstration areas (greenhouses, tunnels, nethouses, nurseries, open fields), a training center, and an administrative building, to the satisfaction of the Senegalese government in this flagship project. "We have found the model we need to finally modernize our agriculture," stated former Senegalese President, His Excellency Mr. Macky Sall, during the inauguration ceremony of the Keur Momar Sarr (KMS) DAC on July 10, 2021. Green 2000, through its extensive experience, has shared with Senegal its expertise in the field of agriculture. "Green 2000 has provided us with its full support for PRODAC. This emblematic initiative aims to create jobs and integrate young people through rural entrepreneurship. And thanks to this partnership, four [DACs] have been established," stated Ambassador Christian Assogba, Director of State Protocol of Senegal, during the celebration of Israel Independence Day at the Embassy of Israel in Dakar in May 2025. The ASTC model implemented in Senegal has been an inspiring success, earning it numerous visits from major local producers and even from many countries in the sub-region. Among them, we can cite the government of Côte d'Ivoire, which also adopted the program following the mission to Senegal. To date, four ASTCs have already been established and already operational in Côte d'Ivoire, through the Agreement between Green 2000 and the Government of Côte d'Ivoire. "Success for the ASTC project has been tremendous, and its impact on the agricultural sector in the countries where it is established is massive" says Refael Dayan, owner and CEO of Green 2000. The success of these projects encourages more countries to join. Recently, the company signed an agreement with the Zambian government, which includes financing of the deal. Another agreement was signed with the government of Senegal, which involves establishing ten ASTC centers for the Ministry of Youth and Employment. About Green 2000 – Agricultural Equipment & Know-How Ltd. Founded in 2000 by Refael Dayan and with more than 20 years of experience and more than 30 projects around the world, Green 2000 – Agricultural Equipment & Know-How Ltd. has established itself as one of Israel's leading agricultural companies. For more information, visit Media Contact Green 2000greenltd@ ### SOURCE: Green 2000 – Agricultural Equipment & Know-How Ltd. Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire See release on EZ Newswire
