Private capital will play an integral role in the EU's agri-related, multi-sector development programme for Africa.
The sale of New Zealands's Lochinver Station to China's Shanghai Pengxin Group is awaiting approval by the Overseas Investment Office amid media speculation and political debate.
The US-based retail investment house will buy land in Louisiana and hopes to double investors' money.
At least three investment firms are offering exposure to the herb as M&A volumes increase, according to PwC.
The investment is a sign of more positive times for the Indian private equity market, according to the firm's India head.
The technology giant's Singapore operation has ventured into hydroponic vegetable farming in a bid to improve Singapore's self-sufficiency.
The New Zealand-based investment firm has raised NZ$1m of a NZ$3m - NZ$4m target to start developing a kiwifruit project.
The UK health charity has agreed to buy the cooperative's farming business for £249m ($420m; €314m).
Aqua Capital's $173m fund has backed companies including Comfrio, which operates foodservice logistics in Brazil for brands like Starbucks and Outback Steakhouse.
The $18m loan to Terra and African Milling Company Congo was issued in the wake of a decision by the institution to double its commitment to Africa's agriculture sector.