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CASP Overseas Ltd. (CASP) is Canada's largest strategic alliance to mobilize and co-ordinate international sustainable agriculture, fisheries, environment, and rural development.
CASP is comprised of over 60 Canadian institutions and companies ranging from agriculture and veterinary universities, industry groups and associations, to private companies in engineering, agriculture and aquaculture production, processing and marketing. CASP also now includes several world-class organizations that are not Canada based. In fact, CASP Overseas Ltd. has established a separate company, based in Eastern Europe, which coordinates all activities in that region, utilizing CASP associate organizations in Canada and in other countries.
CASP provides comprehensive, "one-stop" capabilities related to international agricultural, fisheries, environmental and rural development projects in developing and in-transition countries, including crop and livestock production, aquaculture and fisheries, food processing and food safety, capacity building, and related educational and environmental considerations. CASP is also strongly focused on agricultural research and the upgrading of agricultural research institutes to world class standards and as centres of excellence, etc.
Recent News
CASP Overseas Completes Major Russian Organic Livestock Business Plan
March 2011 – Since the fall of 2010, CASP has been undertaking a Business Plan for one of the largest organic agriculture production, processing, and retail operations in Russia. The Plan was completed in March 2011 and includes provision for a large new organic dairy herd, state-of-the-art farm facilities, a dairy processing plant, and other components. Implementation of the project should begin in May 2011.