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Group of trees on the banks of the Murray River
The event, backed by the Australian government, was something of a mixed bag – but did highlight how large the focus on nature-positive initiatives is becoming.
The tech giant is by no means done with its buying spree – any onlookers wishing to get in on the action might have to move fast before supply becomes constrained.
Forestry and farmland
The AFF20 reveals firms had to have raised at least $845m between 2019-23 to be among the top 20 capital raisers in food, forestry and natural capital.
Carbon, emissions, farm, cattle, methane
The Colorado-based firm is working with retailers to figure out how portfolio companies can go from upstarts to must-haves for strategics and generalists.
The latest update to the ANREV Australian Farmland Index shows performance is still well below long-term averages – but it is that longer-term view that really matters.
Fried crickets
Countries seeking to reduce their dependence on imports are looking to indoor farming and novel production techniques such as fermentation – why not add insects to the menu too?
Vertical farm
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.
It will not just be ESG pioneers and natural capital specialists integrating biodiversity into their investment processes.
Petri dish with piece of raw cultured meat on white table in laboratory, closeup
Consumers in the US remain unconvinced by the prospect of cultivated meat, while a fundraising slump may also affect the industry’s chance of success.
Murray River at sunset - aerial view
With government water buybacks hanging over the market, investors have been striking early to secure entitlements before prices inevitably rise.
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