Emerging Markets

S4 will use funding from more than five investors to consolidating its position in the US and grow in South America.

Agricola Pampa Baja is a dairy and fresh produce company expanding into Peru's challenging northern climate.

Local microfinance provider Arvand lends to cattle and crop agribusinesses to make improvements, sow crops or buy equipment.

The firm is funding India's largest private dairy to expand its value-added product range and to target consumers.

Argentina has relaxed rules on foreign investment in rural land, as investors look for 'the next Brazil'.

The firm made its first direct investment in Indonesia in May, snapping up a feed manufacturer.

Production decreases and tightening government regulations in China create an opportunity for EU and North American pork producers.

The credit line will go towards modernising farming practices to meet EU standards and improving market access for producers.

The €40m Enterprise Innovation Fund is targeting technology start-ups in the Western Balkans with potential to expand internationally.

Managing partner Duncan Owen says that significant investment in food and processing will help growth at the African farm gate, and that as interest increases more exits are becoming available.