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AGTECH
AgroSpheres taps FMC for $3m expansion of Series B
The Charlottesville, Virginia-headquartered company announced plans for a fermentation plant at a ceremony attended by Virginia Governor and former Carlyle Group executive Glenn Youngkin.
Ospraie moves to harness growing female interest in agriculture
Senior partner Carl Casale says investment opportunities stemming from women’s growing interest in ag means they are poised for a prominent role in the tech-enabled farm of the future.
Astanor Ventures appoints Thomas Nagy as operational partner
Thomas Nagy joins Astanor Ventures two months after it closed its second found on €360 million.
TIMBERLAND
Timberland
Timberland investment
Historically, timberland is a sector reliant on deforestation, and since 1990 the UN estimates the world has lost at least 420 million hectares...
EDITORIAL
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
FUNDRAISING REPORT
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Manulife: Sowing the seeds of sustainability
Stewardship of both people and the environment is key to the long-term health and productivity of timberland assets, says Manulife Investment Management’s Eduardo Hernandez.
Nuveen Natural Capital on how mass timber will drive mass benefits
As the use of mass timber in construction increases around the world, Nuveen’s Gwen Busby says investors are recognizing the climate benefits of sustainable timberland.
Manulife: Adding value through sustainable improvements
Sustainable agriculture can promote healthier and more diverse farmland ecosystems alongside enhanced efficiency and profitability, write Manulife Investment Management’s Brent McGowan, Holly Evers and Oliver Williams.
Roc Partners: Integrating sustainability at every stage
More than simply a way of reducing risk, prioritizing sustainability can be a vehicle for value creation, say Roc Partners’ Michael Lukin, Brad Mytton, Frank Barillaro and Sam Bayes.
Roc Partners: Sustainable agriculture investment rises to the fore
Today, it is more important than ever to build resilience into agricultural investment strategies, say Brad Mytton, Frank Barillaro and Anthony Abraham of Roc Partners.
Building on local relationships is key, says Proterra Investment Partners
The main challenge in farmland investing is finding experienced managers to oversee assets, says Becs Willson, managing director at Proterra Investment Partners.
PSP Investments on accelerating positive change in agriculture
Incorporating ESG into investment decisions creates value while accelerating change, says PSP Investments’ Marc Drouin.
Instar Asset Management on why high-tech matters in agri investment
Innovation is crucial for sustainable agricultural production and investment, say Morty White and Steve Simpson from Instar Asset Management.
Proterra Investment Partners on driving sustainability across the value chain
Evolving consumer demand is prompting food companies to seek sustainable solutions to their supply chain needs, says Mike LeSage, managing director at Proterra Investment Partners.
CEFC on driving abatement through natural capital
A focus on natural capital presents an opportunity to reduce agriculture’s climate impact, says Heechung Sung of Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation.