We help agriculture companies navigate a future of uncertainty, stemming from evolving commodity markets, climate change, and the rise of digitization as a disruptive force.
What We Do
Improve performance across portfolios, pinpoint opportunities for growth in new business areas, and identify areas that might need to cut back or divest.
Develop innovation strategies and execute plans to win in a dynamic market.
Strengthen the strategy-development processes of companies to make better decisions and act on them.
Examples of our work
Navigating the rise of digital
Supported a global inputs provider on its digital strategy, resulting in multiple acquisitions and business building.
Developing innovation approaches
Guided a global fertilizer company in its expansion, especially on its innovation strategy.
Holistic portfolio review
Helped a company evaluate resource allocation and pursue organic and inorganic opportunities.
Featured Experts

Nelson Ferreira
Senior Partner
Advises agriculture and mining companies in Brazil and Latin America, helping executives set strategy, manage supply chains, and drive operational transformation

Gillian Pais
Partner
Leads McKinsey’s work in agriculture and sustainable land use in Africa and advises governments, development partners, and private companies on agriculture and sustainability topics

Yuito Yamada
Senior Partner
Serves as Japan’s leader for McKinsey Sustainability—the firm’s global client service platform to help all industry sectors achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Featured Insights
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Winning in Africa’s agricultural market
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Private-sector companies can find practical solutions to enter and grow in Africa’s agricultural market.