The establishment of agricultural lease company in Jenin The local partner has identified a need in the Jenin region for a rental company of agricultural machinery. In this region a large number of small and mid-size farms are active, but they cannot afford the larger agricultural machines. The machinery is mainly aimed at preparing empty land for cultivation and harvesting olives, almonds and grain. The consortium will also establish a workshop for proper maintenance of the equipment and start trading and leasing the equipment to bigger farms in the region.The applicant L.M.B. Roelofs B.V. is a company that sells agricultural equipment and offers maintenance. The recipient Al Shamali Ltd for Vegetable Oil is mainly active in producing olive oil from the olives that are abundantly produced in the region. Al Shamali has different activities in the region.They will establish a joint venture company with a 50/50 share division for implementing the project. The project will be established on a piece of land that is already owned by Al Shamali for Vegetable Oil.The rental of agricultural machinery on a professional base is new for the Palestinian Territories. The project will reduce employment by introducing mechanisation on one hand. On the other hand the project itself will provide employment and also the increase of farm size with the customers will stimulate employment.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The partners will comply with the local legislation on safety and working and payment conditions. On top of that, the joint venture will provide stimulating conditions for personal development for the employees and social benefits. It will avoid negative impact of their activities on the environment.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThough not extensive some fringe benefits are provided like medical support. The workers will get official contracts and will get appropriate training on work security matters.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe professional organisation of rental of agricultural machinery is new to the country. The Al Shamali brothers do rent their (simple transportation) machines to suppliers and also the owners of combine harvesters give this service to colleague farmers, but this is not on an organised and commercial basis. Also, the proper maintenance and repair service is new. The mechanical harvesting of olives and almonds is new and this will contribute much to the quality of the harvest as well as the yield.•	Chain effectsThere is no important effect on local suppliers. For local customers (agricultural holdings), the effect of the project is considerable. For consumers there is no effect.•	Impact on the sectorProcessors of agricultural products can expect a larger supply of products in the long term as farmers will get better yields and increase their acreage.•	EnvironmentModerately positive. The joint venture will work in an environment friendly way. As part of the machines are suitable for organic production, that type of agriculture will be facilitated. However, in traditional agriculture in the region the use of crop protection chemicals and fertiliser is minimal. The joint venture will prohibit the use of illegal chemicals with their machines and try to create a green image.•	Position of womenThe local partner indicates that he is favouring employment for women; on the other hand he does not see many positions for female workers in the workforce of the joint venture.•	Impact on food safetyBecause the project will have a positive effect on the available land for agricultural purposes, the project will lead to higher local food production. The goal of the project is to establish a service company for renting out agricultural machinery, both with and without operators, and a workshop for maintenance of the machines. The project will also set up training courses for farmers.