Commodities

The US may have an outsized influence on investment trends in the year ahead as Donald Trump casts his shadow over global conflicts, trade and climate issues.

The international export market could play an increasing role in the Australian grape, berry and citrus supplier’s business going forward.

Incoming NZ Super Fund joint chief investment officer Will Goodwin talks with Agri Investor about the future of New Zealand’s sovereign wealth fund, its plans to transform farmland, and the fund’s total portfolio approach.

Categorization, commodity risk and accessing scale are among the issues Australian superannuation funds cite when it comes to investing in agriculture – but foreign pension funds do not appear to have the same misgivings.

Rural Bank’s first-half analysis of Australian farmland shows values continue to rise but at a slower pace than the highs of the last four years.

The battle for ownership of Australian cotton company Namoi Cotton has raised questions about competition within the industry as consolidation plows ahead in the agribusiness sector.

The pair’s venture will pursue nut and superfood investments in Europe, America, Africa and Asia.

The food investment specialist is seeking up to $750m for its follow-on vehicle.

The acquisitions have been made on behalf of an unnamed European client whom Craigmore expects to make further permanent crop acquisitions in NZ.

Rural Bank’s latest agricultural outlook report finds that emissions will be a key focus for Australian farmers, while elevated freight costs will have a mixed impact on exports.