Crops

NZ Super is recalibrating its real assets strategy as it navigates weak timber prices in China, adds kiwifruit orchards to its agricultural portfolio and assesses opportunities in Australian cropping.

Solum will support expansion of both Staples’ produce operation and its energy division, which utilizes anaerobic digestion to convert food-waste by-products into renewable natural energy.

President Trump’s tariffs have curbed US farm exports and increased its subsidy burdens, while Southern Hemisphere countries like Australia and Brazil stand in strong positions for expansion.

Canada remains the largest foreign holder of Australian water entitlements as total foreign water interests inch higher.

The permanent crops vehicle has received commitments from institutional LPs in Europe, North America, Australia and Chile.

New Zealand investment manager MyFarm aims to acquire more kiwifruit orchards and increase its holding in grower-owned marketer Zespri in a move that could make it the company’s largest shareholder.

Australia’s Agriculture and Land Sector Plan outlines major opportunities in carbon, biodiversity and clean fuel, but investors lack the clarity that has driven capital into other sectors like renewable energy.

The Cleaner Fuels program aims to cut transport emissions while attracting investment in local refining capacity and creating opportunities for Australian agriculture.

The Australian farmland index last posted a positive annualized return in Q3 2023.

Almonds today, carbon tomorrow: defining farmland's 'highest and best use' means keeping pace with markets, investor priorities and public debate.