The NZ$30bn fund's timber and agriculture portfolio manager Neil Woods is looking to commit an additional NZ$700m, and is initially targeting permanent crops.
USDA will provide most of the funding for 10 projects to preserve and enhance wetlands, deepening government support for easement projects.
Investors on the hunt for US deals are coming under increasing pressure from regulators to reveal ownership and corporate governance.
The credit line will go towards modernising farming practices to meet EU standards and improving market access for producers.
Robert-Jan van Ogtrop has had operational experience at Remy Cointreau and is an advocate of circular economies, experience which Phatisa said make him good match for the African firm.
The bank hopes the credit extension will help growers improve efficiency and offset volatility, but made no reference to Brexit.
In converting 2,400 acres of Florida timberland to forage-growing land for dairy cows, Farmland Partners hopes to diversify its portfolio in terms of risk.
The fund, which has held a €100m first close, is targeting deals of between €5m and €10m, as it targets a 4.5% IRR.
Getting the passport before Brexit is crucial to avoid a period when managers would be unable to access EU investors.
Uneven regulations and lax enforcement over water use threatens foreign investors, a report finds.