Emerging Markets

Despite continued political and economic turmoil, Brazil’s agriculture sector could soon hold opportunities in export agriculture.

As private equity firms Actis and Old Mutual South Africa invest in South African convenience food, they tell Agri Investor about the rise in the sector and their expansion plans, despite a drought in the country.

After expanding into the US, Brazil and Australia in 2015, the precision agri company is looking to build a permanent office in Russia.

The Cargill subsidiary is spinning out agri, food, mining and metals assets into a 'natural resources-focused' private equity firm called Proterra Investment Partners.

As sanctions are lifted on Iran, private equity firms are poised to move into the country, and one firm is eyeing a Kurdistan dairy company.

The DFI will extend $20m to the farm operator and agribusiness holder, a long-term partner.

It’s not all doom and gloom in the region’s agri sector, as risks and opportunities vary wildly by country.

Usher Eco will use the loan to create 'green' silica for use in tires, while its parent company, rice miller Usher Agro, also received financing.

Fertiliser company Yara has bought a Zambian provider to bolt on to its existing operation in the country.

Abacus Emerging Markets and state-owned KazAgro will bridge the gap between local agribusinesses and foreign investors.