Why this expertise matters today

Agribusiness plays a critical role in food security, employment, rural development, and export potential across many emerging and middle-income economies. As global markets evolve, value chains become more complex, and climate challenges intensify, countries increasingly prioritize modernizing agricultural systems, improving productivity, and integrating farmers and processors into competitive value chains. Strong agribusiness development enables economic diversification, reduces rural poverty, and strengthens resilience—making it a central area for policy, investment, and donor support worldwide.

Why our firm values this expertise

Alpha Plus Consulting has built deep expertise in agribusiness through long-standing work on agricultural value chains, rural finance, market assessments, farmer and household surveys, and institutional support to PFIs financing agricultural enterprises. Our team has supported donors, governments, and financial institutions to diagnose agribusiness constraints, design value-chain-based interventions, and enhance the performance of agricultural SMEs. This experience has equipped us with a nuanced understanding of production systems, supply chains, credit technologies, and rural market dynamics.

Selected projects

Our firm's expertise is based on many-year experience. Specifically, this particular expertise has been applied and successfully in the following selected projects:

Local Partner in Banking Sector Development Project – KfW/SBFIC

Conducted agribusiness-relevant due diligence, credit analysis, and support to PFIs lending to agricultural SMEs.

Animal Hides and Skins Market Sub-sector Analysis – DAI/USAID (ASME)

Analyzed the hides and skins supply chain, market structure, seasonality, participants, and opportunities for exports.

Honey Market Survey and Analysis – DAI/USAID (ASME)

Carried out a full sub-sector study covering production, imports, pricing, export potential, and constraints.

Raw Milk and Dairy Products: Sub-sector Analysis – DAI/USAID (ASME)

Assessed production volumes, processing chains, regional dynamics, and competitiveness of dairy products.

Market Research of Agricultural Products in Tavush – World Vision

Identified promising agricultural products, development opportunities, and SME potential within the region.

Feasibility Study for Potential Establishment of a Model Farm – EBRD/EU BAS Programme

Evaluated dairy and grape clusters, cooperative potential, processing capacities, and market opportunities.

State of the Armenian Agriculture Sector – Fruitful Armenia Project

Conducted comprehensive assessment of agricultural systems, organic farming potential, and sectoral trends.

Rural-Based Women’s Entrepreneurship and Public Administration Participation – OXFAM

Included agribusiness-related entrepreneurship activities among rural women and identified growth opportunities.

Market Survey and Feasibility Study of Butter Production – DAI/USAID (ASME)

Analyzed butter production feasibility, domestic market segmentation, import–local product dynamics, and investment opportunities.

Armenia–Turkey: Reactivation of Commerce – ICHD

Included agribusiness supply–demand analysis across border regions, assessing primary agricultural products and regional trade opportunities.