KKR’s holistic approach draws ag into $2.8 billion fund, Australia’s Senate passes Murray-Darling Basin legislation, joint report says agtech can decarbonize Asia’s food systems by 12 percent, PSP reaps rewards from its direct investment approach, and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only. Tips and feedback to: binyamin.a@pei.group.
KKR Impact co-head Ken Mehlman says a more holistic sustainability approach means ‘agriculture, water and land remediation are really important’ as the firm deploys its $2.8bn Impact Fund II.
The Charlottesville, Virginia-headquartered company announced plans for a fermentation plant at a ceremony attended by Virginia Governor and former Carlyle Group executive Glenn Youngkin.
A large-scale portfolio previously belonging to the Hui family adds weight to New Forests’ recently established agriculture division.
Institutional investors are increasingly mindful of inequality as a systemic risk; the question is whether they are willing and able to do anything about it.
Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Agriculture has added a NSW dairy asset to its portfolio after recent acquisitions from Packhorse Pastoral Company.
Ospraie wants more women in ag, Active Impact hits first close, EU nature law set for another key vote, global beef trends continue to diverge and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
Senior partner Carl Casale says investment opportunities stemming from women’s growing interest in ag means they are poised for a prominent role in the tech-enabled farm of the future.
Thomas Nagy joins Astanor Ventures two months after it closed its second found on €360 million.
Gunn Agri Partners’ Wilga Farming platform, backed by CDPQ and the CEFC, has also made its first two investments since launching with a seed asset in June 2023.