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Agriculture’s place in an evolving discussion about US industrial policy will become more clear in September, when the Biden administration will host a conference – the first of its kind in 50 years – focused on huger, nutrition and health.
'Agriculture and food production is way behind other industries in terms of technology adoption, but disruption is now coming in fast,' says Alastair Cooper of ADM Capital.
The firm joins a growing list of LPs and GPs taking steps to measure and improve the biodiversity of their natural capital assets.
New Forests founder and CEO David Brand will remain with the firm until June 2025 and will focus on strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.
Local partnerships are hugely important when identifying new assets in the natural resources space, allowing investors to better prioritize both their ESG goals and financial returns, says PSP Investments’ Marc Drouin.
Climate change pressures and population growth showcase a decisive role for sustainable agriculture.
Lightrock has made two investments in Indian agtech companies since the start of 2022, building on years of activity in the country.
Australia’s Emissions Reduction Fund will expand the number of projects eligible to generate Australian carbon credit units by adding options for plantation forestry.
One of the companies into which the firm will invest is Tracegrow, which repurposes used alkaline batteries into organic fertilizer for crops.
A new research project in Australia aims to quantify the benefits of investing in natural capital, with hopes that it can shape farming practices for generations to come.