ARDEN HILLS, Minn. - Land O'Lakes, Inc. and Villa Crop Protection of South Africa today announced a partnership, effective Oct. 26,that will capitalize on the growth potential of the South African agricultural market. The two organizations are joining two complementary portfolios of productivity-enhancing crop input products and services to help all sizes of farms sustainably improve their yields. This is Land O'Lakes' first commercial investment in Africa and reflects the cooperative's accelerated growth in its international business.Â
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