Louisa Burwood-Taylor
Land prices across the US Corn Belt could fall by as much as 10% a year for three years, but this does not reflect badly on the investment opportunity, argue managers and consultants.
The social impact investor invested $2m in debt into Tropha Estates while African Agricultural Capital Fund and Jacoma Estates, Tropha's sponsor, invested $2m in equity each.
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation is predicting a 35% rise in aquaculture production by 2022 as investment professionals take a closer look at the sector.
Strategic investors are set to play an increasing role in agri investment globally and asset management firms should be open to aligning with them.
The growth market PE firm increased its bid for BiscoMisr, which is listed in Cairo, after Kelloggs beat its initial offer.
The alternatives investment bank and agribusiness consultancy have established Agricultural Asset Management to offer investment opportunities in the US and Eastern Europe.
The US farmland REIT has increased its dividend and is not fazed by the recent downturn in farmland prices across the Corn Belt.
The Boston-based private equity firm acquired a majority stake in Noosa Yoghurt.
New Zealand Superannuation Fund is keen to boost its timber and agri portfolios overseas.
The UK private equity firm has hired Barclays Capital to advise on the growth capital injection.