Permanent Crops

Profits dipped at Macquarie Asset Management thanks to increased costs in developing renewable energy projects, as well as a slowdown in asset realizations in clean energy.

Sustainability and value are 'very integrated,' explains Christopher Metrakos, head of natural resources at the C$248bn pension fund.

China’s devastating wine tariffs, changing consumer preferences and an oversupply of grapes is forcing recapitalization and compensation plans.

Following the sale of ‘Project Avomond’, Folium will transition from development manager to operating manager for the remaining assets in Agriculture Fund I.

Munich RE Group asset manager MEAG has built up a €500m farmland portfolio for the insurer through a disciplined upstream approach.

The financial services firm is aiming to build a loan book worth more than A$1bn over the next five years.

The ANREV Australian Farmland Index recorded its lowest annualized return to date as returns fell below zero for the first time.

The firm had wanted an olive oil business in its portfolio since 2017 but could never find an asset with the right combination of attributes until last year’s acquisition.

The company is a grower and packer of conventional and organic fresh produce such as potatoes, herbs and citrus fruits.

The Canadian asset manager seeks to combine global opportunities with local partnerships as it builds a diversified portfolio, having built a large portfolio in Western Australia.