Commodities

The British fund manager has also closed its first timberland deal in New Zealand, taking a 25% stake in a permanent forestry asset.

Strong commodity prices, low interest rates and favorable weather combined to continue the upward trajectory of Australian farmland values.

Founder Jay Koh says volatility in fuel and fertilizer prices should support demand for Solinftec’s ALICE AI platform, which automates planting, spraying, harvesting and tendering of crops.

Thor Talseth says he has personal motivation to play a more direct role in the roll-up of Mediterranean seafood providers he helped lead for AMERRA and Mubadala Investment Company.

The firm has returned to market to raise more capital after acquiring its third property, crossing A$100m in assets under management.

The Australian fund manager has added viticulture to its Diversified Agriculture Fund portfolio, with assets in more sectors to be added in future.

PSP Investments dominated the first Agri Investor awards, underlining the Canadian pension’s status as a heavyweight in the global food and natural capital world.

We celebrate the managers, investors and innovators who won awards across 31 categories in the inaugural Agri Investor Global Awards.

Roc Partners pipped Warakirri Asset Management to the Asia-Pacific Fund Manager of the Year award.

British fund manager Gresham House took home the fund manager of the year awards as Sweden’s AP3 won the institutional award.