Emerging Markets

The agri sector is bucking the country's overall economic crisis and there are large discounts available, but there is still plenty of fiscal and political risk.

Hemp-focused private equity firm General Hemp is a cornerstore investor in Medical Marijuana, which plans to use the funding for clinical trials and expansion into Latin America.

The early stage company-focused fund should be fully deployed by 2017, while the launch of a second fund is expected in mid-2016.

Intensive farming and over-use of inputs has polluted much of China's agricultural land, which has depressed yields and farmer income.

The Australian and Cuban trade ministers discussed a portfolio of agriculture investments open to foreigners.

The Global Environment Fund is also raising a African Sustainable Forestry Fund II, which could hold a first close later this year.

The investment, made in exchange for equity in Obtala's Mozambique forestry operation and off-take agreements, included a commitment for over $1 million by a US private investor named as George Miller.

Low-tech water conservation methods could cut global hunger in half, according to a new Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research report.

Efficient regulation in water markets is vital to deal with growing pressure on global water resources, says a new report.

The group hopes to build a regional hub for cacao production and global distribution, through a newly formed subsidiary.