Jain Irrigation to Invest $375 Million in African Countries, PTI

Jain Irrigation Systems will invest $375 million (about Rs 2,000 crore) over the next few years to improve income of small and marginal farmers in African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda. JISL makes drip and sprinkler irrigation systems and components, piping systems, plastic sheets and agro processed products, among other farm products. It has presence in 120 countries and is one the largest drip irrigation companies in the world. JISL will partner and collaborate with the governments of Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Ghana, Cote d'lvoire, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and others. The company is launching significant African expansion programme which aims to provide an integrated set of irrigation and infrastructure solutions for small-holder and commercial farmers. It would also invest in creation of storage, handling, supply chain and processing infrastructure in the African countries.