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The India-focused agtech investor is targeting a $65m first close by October this year, with its second fund now 80 percent deployed.

Farmland values are higher than ever and some investors think there is still further room for growth thanks to the role additional revenue from carbon sequestration will have to play.

The British fund manager has also closed its first timberland deal in New Zealand, taking a 25% stake in a permanent forestry asset.

Strong commodity prices, low interest rates and favorable weather combined to continue the upward trajectory of Australian farmland values.

Founder Jay Koh says volatility in fuel and fertilizer prices should support demand for Solinftec’s ALICE AI platform, which automates planting, spraying, harvesting and tendering of crops.

Thor Talseth says he has personal motivation to play a more direct role in the roll-up of Mediterranean seafood providers he helped lead for AMERRA and Mubadala Investment Company.

The firm has returned to market to raise more capital after acquiring its third property, crossing A$100m in assets under management.

The Australian fund manager has added viticulture to its Diversified Agriculture Fund portfolio, with assets in more sectors to be added in future.

PSP Investments dominated the first Agri Investor awards, underlining the Canadian pension’s status as a heavyweight in the global food and natural capital world.

We celebrate the managers, investors and innovators who won awards across 31 categories in the inaugural Agri Investor Global Awards.