Soil

A list of private markets investors – both allocators and general partners – who have committed to report on their nature-related risks, impacts and opportunities.

The human health specialist has established a quartet of food value chain companies focused on improving the sector’s sustainability and now wants to move upstream.

Australia’s opportunities in natural capital made it a natural fit for the US-listed Agriculture and Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation.

The assets, known as the Alcheringa Aggregation, are located in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region and are being sold following significant upgrade work.

Mekong Enterprise Fund IV is nearing full deployment across a diverse range of investments, including in the regenerative agriculture space through biochar fertilizer company Husk.

Africa-focused Helios Investment Partners has raised around $200m for the fund, which will invest in ‘climate-smart agriculture and food’, among other sectors.

QIC will look to raise and deploy funds for its first natural capital vehicle over a longer time horizon than originally planned, after senior leaders departed earlier in 2024.

The venture capital firm invests in pre-Series A technology companies in the agriculture and food supply chain.

Rural Bank’s latest agricultural outlook report finds that emissions will be a key focus for Australian farmers, while elevated freight costs will have a mixed impact on exports.

Hunger and food insecurity are on the rise worldwide, fueled by conflict and inefficient practices. But will the push for greater sustainability in agriculture end up taking the rap?