Louisa Burwood-Taylor

The Andersons has launched Maumee Ventures to invest into emerging agriculture technologies.

A lack of good quality information about agriculture commodities prices and weather is holding back development for many of Africa’s farmers – and creates an opportunity for information service providers.

The open-ended sustainable aquaculture fund has invested $4m into a US biotech company and a tilapia producer in Mozambique.

Rob Hurlbut, principal at Equilibrium Capital, describes the fundraising process for the ACM Permanent Crops fund, which closed on $250m last week.

Agrar Invest Romania is constructing a logistics centre with the proceeds of a recent farmland sale.

The Uruguayan timber group recently raised $70m for its second domestic timber investment trust, Bosques del Uruguay II.

Speaking at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin, FAO’s director-general called for a widespread transition into sustainable farming globally.

A strategic review of the investment landscape across the food and agriculture asset class with up-to-date analysis of the major asset categories.

A strong start to 2015 has bolstered an air of confidence among agri fund managers for the year ahead.

GrowLife, the hydroponic equipment seller, has sold a minority stake to ex-CEO Sterling Scott. The company is likely to need additional funding for expansion soon.