Mergers and acquisitions volumes in Africa's poultry sector are low, but there are parts that warrant a closer look and Uganda is one of them, according to John Strak, honorary professor in food economics at Nottingham University and an agribusiness consultant.
A new law introduced by the Singapore government to combat the deteriorating air quality in the city-state and surrounding areas is a risk to agribusinesses, according to lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright law firm, including Wilson Ang, a partner.
Gaining investment exposure to UK farmland is near impossible. But issuing loans to UK farmers provides access and enables investors to do some good, argues Robert Bourn, partner at Agri Partners.
Liquid Investments is fundraising for a $250m Brazilian coconut and neem fund, Anthony Archer tells Agri Investor.
Investment interest in agriculture technology is growing but whether it translates into actual commitments is still an open question, says Ron Meeusen, managing partner at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures.
John Baker, chief executive of First Agriculture Holdings, tells Agri Investor why he has decided to go down the agri REIT route.
A development equity is the perfect way for development finance institutions and private equity investors to invest together, writes Duncan Owen, senior managing partner of Phatisa.
Khosla partner Andrew Chung explains the firm's approach to investing in agriculture and food technology companies and how it fits with the firm's overall objectives.
Early stage funding for any agriculture project can be tough but the world's development finance institutions should step up and do more, writes Paddy Docherty, chief executive of Phoenix Africa Development Company.
Agricultural businesses hoping to attract institution investment and improve their production need to look beyond traditional valuation methods, argues David Krause.