Global commodity food prices fell in July, after six months of modest gains, according to the FAO.
The agribusiness company is using the investment as an opportunity to source new technology.
High net worth investors led a A$3m raise for AgriWebb's app-based livestock management software, which will go to developing the company along with a government grant.
Since forming Blue Harvest in 2015, Bregal Partners has pursued a vertical integration strategy through strategic acquisitions.
The Mauritius-based firm has already made three investments in India from the food and agri fund.
The partnership adds another layer of farm-level data to Farmers Edge's precision agri platform.
The firm is targeting €200m to acquire majority and minority stakes in expanding Italian food businesses.
The agency will provide loan guarantees of up to $250m to develop biofuel and chemicals projects.
Prices for speciality wood used in fine cabinetry and furniture remain far below highs seen before the housing bust.
The superfund is open to increasing its agri portfolio at home or abroad, its chief executive tells Agri Investor.