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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.

Successive governments have made alterations to New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Act, creating a complicated regime for investors to navigate.

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.

Managing director Scott DeVos says Lil Bucks will be attractive to larger consumer packaged goods companies.

Despite improved returns on a quarterly basis, annualized returns on Australian farmland are in the negative for the third quarter in a row.

The fund manager has adapted its timberland strategy to farmland and has a partnership in place to receive payments for carbon and methane offsets.

Warakirri Asset Management’s new business Solterra will manage a portfolio on behalf of Alkira Farms, a company associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Australia’s opportunities in natural capital made it a natural fit for the US-listed Agriculture and Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation.

The assets, known as the Alcheringa Aggregation, are located in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region and are being sold following significant upgrade work.

A 108ha section of the Carpendale Portfolio has been set aside for a trial of carinata to be used in the production of sustainable aviation fuel.