Commodities

Aither’s annual Water Markets Report shows decline in the Aither Water Entitlement Index, a measure of entitlement values, for the first time in a decade.

Glencore’s merger with Bunge brings CPPIB and BCI into the evolving quartet at the heart of global ag trade, albeit in a less direct form than if it had succeeded in creating a true rival.

Proterra’s Fund V has already acquired two farms in the US and will primarily target assets in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest and southern states.

With timber imports resuming and discussions over barley tariffs showing promise, there is hope that broader trade barriers will be lifted and that capital inflows can resume.

Cordiant Capital managing director Cédric Garnier-Landurie said ‘even the really good names’ have experienced a squeeze on their revolving credit facilities.

Cordiant managing director Cédric Garnier-Landurie says the business wanted non-dilutive capital to support its growth plans but the firm could make an equity investment in the future.

The evergreen fund has taken commitments from European institutional LPs and a collection of private investors.

Despite a surprise interest rate rise this week by the Reserve Bank of Australia, farmland values continue to hold up – although growth is slowing.

Mekong Earth and Forest Fund will target companies that help mitigate climate change through the regeneration of forests and soil in the lower Mekong region.

As the market begins to cool slightly, producers are increasingly trying to make themselves investor-ready – which presents an opportunity for buyers, too, say PwC's Kosta Kangelaris and Jaclyn Hope.