Emerging Markets

The pest becomes the latest amid a long list of deterrents and setbacks that could suppress investor demand in the region.

An impact fund focused on Ugandan agribusiness and supported by the European Union is nearly halfway towards its final target of €25 million.

Agri-Vie Fund II will support mid and low cap companies across the supply chain in Sub Saharan Africa.

The €80 million fund is designed to help strengthen ties between French and African business across a variety of sectors, including agriculture.

Clarmondial AG has partnered with Duff & Phelps Management Company S.A.R.L. and Pictet Asset Services for the imminent launch of a new credit fund focused on sustainable agriculture.

The funds will be used to improve sustainability of Adecoagro’s rice, oilseed and dairy operations in Argentina amid recent improvements in the agribusiness environment.

Latin America proved popular among delegates, but political unrest and liquidity challenges exist.

A $10m loan from FMO will be used to help support farmers in Paraguay and help ensure sustainability in the nation's agribusiness sector.

The Swiss firm's impact investment arm has committed an undisclosed amount of capital to Shared-X, which works with smallholders in emerging markets.

The EU, EBRD and a third institution are financing smaller farming businesses to replace Soviet-era equipment and diversify into new agricultural sectors like honey and dairy.