Smart, less risk averse and focused on the long term, family offices have what it takes to help build agriculture into a mainstream asset class. But for it to happen, the circle needs to widen.
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Self-driving tractors could put small farms on investors’ map
By making agriculture ventures more productive, the rise of autonomous mobility promises to open up the market in counter-intuitive ways.
Biofuels: tank half full?
With production soaring amid plateauing demand, ethanol prices are in for a global correction. Yet there are still investment opportunities left.
Solving agri’s data puzzle can end in tears of joy – or despair
Market insiders warn of a bubble as the majors rush to build businesses capable of integrating data across the supply chain.
Patience bears fruit
The duration factor is often left out of the discussion about risk and returns. Yet institutional investors’ taste for long-term assets explains why LPs exposed to infrastructure are now eying agriculture.
The hefty dividends of beefing up animal welfare
Poor safety standards at China’s mega-farms are threatening investors with a crisis. But the potential returns earned by improving meat production processes provide an opportunity of the same scale.
Is agri ready for fundraising 2.0?
Institutional investors may soon be able to access the underserved mid-market via crowdfunding platforms.
When a tree falls, consider timber
Investors looking to integrate impact principles into their portfolios without foregoing performance ought to consider timber funds.
Organic: Is it worth it?
Crop price premiums and increasing demand for organic products make the proposition for transitioning conventional land promising. But buyers beware: due diligence is rigorous, the transition process is labor-intensive, and there are no guarantees.
A safety net for developing agri
Government-backed programs provide a safety net for private investment into developing nations, which will be crucial in addressing global hunger and driving returns as the asset class evolves.