AG INVESTMENT COMMUNITY

Accountable, and pragmatic, we combine our passion for agriculture and experience in investment evaluation to bring our clients the best analysis and solutions.  Our dynamic network allows us to aggregate subject matter expertise from across the agriculture value chain in emerging markets and developed economies to meet clients’ needs.  Whether you need to validate a simple assumption, build a case for a major acquisition or define the market for a new technology, Context can build a customized team with the knowledge to meet your needs and the drive to exceed expectations.

AG INPUTS, SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION

This is where it began for us more than 20 years ago and our commitment is still the same today – to bring a holistic perspective and a proven ability to deliver measurable returns and improved margins across the value chain. So whether you strive to reach farms across the country or affect consumers around the globe, we are here to help you define and achieve success.

AG SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability in global agriculture and food production is a journey, not a destination. Our clients rely on us to develop strategic sustainability frameworks that align with and drive business opportunity, stakeholder engagement and materiality assessment that reflects understanding of current and future food/ag trends and needs, strategic option assessment, implementation, program design and measurement, and industry benchmarking. We have deep experience working with key industry participants and industry organizations in designing and implementing sustainability strategies and initiatives. Whether you are just starting out on the sustainability journey or well on your way, Context has the tools, people, and expertise to help move your organization forward.

AG PRODUCTION

Our deepest roots remain in Ag Productivity.  This is where we have the broadest expertise throughout the organization and around the world.  Meeting the highest levels of productivity and return on investment are critical for growers to meet the growing, global demands of food, feed, fiber, and fuel.  We remain committed to helping our clients help farmers and growers achieve these results.

AG OUTPUTS DISTRIBUTION

Along with changes in new technology and on-farm acreage consolidation comes increased demands placed on those who understand agriculture and its value chain.  Whether you are involved with managing logistics and handling of the crop after harvest or adding value by packing and shipping fruits, vegetables or animal proteins, our industry knowledge can help you become more efficient in an ever-changing business climate.  Our industry experts from around the globe can help you build and execute strategic plans so your business can stay ahead and prosper from the changing demands on global agriculture.

FOOD MANUFACTURERS

Some emerging agricultural innovations and technologies are poised to provide disruptive innovation to food production and marketing. Context’s deep understanding of agriculture benefits food company clients by helping anticipate these changes and establish strategies for product and market advantage.

With more than twenty years of experience in global agriculture, Context is uniquely positioned to help clients build plans to practically meet the needs for transparency, traceability and risk assessment across the supply chain while also helping differentiate brands. So whether it’s natural colors, ancient grains, or a myriad of other challenges, Context can help your team successfully navigate this dynamic environment.

AG INNOVATION

“Change is the only constant,” said the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. While markets and preference change over time, technology continues to swiftly change. The first big change was fertilizer. From there it was synthetic pesticides followed by ‘simple’ genetic engineering, genomics, etc.  Similarly, information technology is dramatically altering growers’ lives every day and new business model innovations are increasing value capture.  Our Context business model allows us to be at the leading edge of new technology in whatever forms necessary through an increasingly wide network of experts.  Whether you are evaluating technical feasibility of achieving a research target, developing smoother operating stage gate processes or determining the appropriate R&D portfolio, Context can develop a team to assist.

FOODSERVICE & RETAIL

Taste, price, and convenience continue to be primary drivers for food shoppers. They also expect greater transparency of where, how and who produces the foods they buy. Some shoppers also consider whether it matches their personal values associated with health, wellness and the environment. Foodservice and retail clients rely on Context to help strategically navigate the realities of food production, processing and distribution, while ensuring standards for a safe, sustainable and affordable supply.

AG DEVELOPMENT

We are committed to focusing on efforts that effectively overcome the constraints of sustainable, agricultural intensification and market access for smallholder farmers in emerging economies. This allows us to help them realize greater household value from increased cash income, more calories consumed, better nutrition, or resources being freed up for either more lucrative or less volatile uses. Working with donors and private sector partners, we act as advisors, trainers or managers in the core business operations of public-private partnerships that improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in developing countries worldwide.