The emerging markets manager's Southern Hemisphere-focused fund will put an emphasis on operating profits and efficiency, according to private equity head Vishaal Shah.
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 New Zealand-based investment firm has raised NZ$1m of a NZ$3m - NZ$4m target to start developing a kiwifruit project.
Integrated Food and Energy Developments has raised A$15 million to fund a feasibility study for a vertically integrated sugar, guar gum and livestock operation in Northern Queensland.
Asia Climate Partners will invest in third party agri and forestry funds as well as making direct investments. It is targeting $750m with a $1bn hard cap.
Danishknowhow is looking for investors to help launch a new project in Uganda, its fourth agribusiness in Africa.
Accessing capital remains a challenge but a large deal for a local biotech firm last year points to the sector's potential, according to Israeli agtech incubator Trendlines.
The West African forestry investment company recently secured $10m from a Nordic DFI to help further fund its operations.