The land and livestock company nearly tripled its 2014 net profits after two years of losses between 2012 and 2013.
Finistere is targeting Australian high net worth individuals and corporates for its Fund II.
Reid Carter of Brookfield timber is leading a group of high net worth investors in a precision agri company that aims to reduce pesticide use on tree crops.
KPMG predicts a strong 2016 after Chinese investment in agriculture rose to A$375m last year.
The fall in prices has been exacerbated by uncertainty over the UK's position in the EU, but the drop in values has not yet had any serious implications for rural lending.
The Singapore-listed agribusiness giant sees vertical integration opportunities in its play to meet rising Nigerian poultry demand.
Fifty-four institutional investors have partnered with Jeremy Coller's FAIRR to urge 10 food companies to eliminate the non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in their meat supply chains, saying it poses financial risks.
A letter signed by 400 citizens highlights Chinese consumer concerns over growing and eating genetically engineered produce.
The grants come at a time of low US agri receipts and high mid-stream margins.
The fund, which will invest in Central Asia’s agricultural sector, is expected to reach a final close by late 2016.