The pension fund is rolling its agri, timber, real estate, infrastructure and energy asset managers into a single division, but says each will operate independently.
Tim Hunt, formerly global dairy strategist, replaces Luke Chandler, who has become deputy chief economist at John Deere.
Gerard van Olphen joins the European pensions giant as chief executive.
Despite continued political and economic turmoil, Brazil’s agriculture sector could soon hold opportunities in export agriculture.
Private equity goes hand in hand with state-owned enterprise in China as Cofco and Hopu Investments acquire Noble Group's remaining 49% of Noble Agri.
The launch marks the industry’s first attempt to standardise fee reporting, the organisation said.
Chinese pork consumption continues to slow but a reduction in the herd could still mean a year of recovery for exporters in the Americas and Europe.
AVCAL is arguing for changes to draft legislation that would make disclosure less burdensome for superfunds, including those who invest in private equity.
As private equity firms Actis and Old Mutual South Africa invest in South African convenience food, they tell Agri Investor about the rise in the sector and their expansion plans, despite a drought in the country.
After expanding into the US, Brazil and Australia in 2015, the precision agri company is looking to build a permanent office in Russia.