Emerging Markets

Argentina has relaxed rules on foreign investment in rural land, as investors look for 'the next Brazil'.

The firm made its first direct investment in Indonesia in May, snapping up a feed manufacturer.

Production decreases and tightening government regulations in China create an opportunity for EU and North American pork producers.

The credit line will go towards modernising farming practices to meet EU standards and improving market access for producers.

The €40m Enterprise Innovation Fund is targeting technology start-ups in the Western Balkans with potential to expand internationally.

Managing partner Duncan Owen says that significant investment in food and processing will help growth at the African farm gate, and that as interest increases more exits are becoming available.

The strategy, which would need $400bn over the next 10 years, will co-ordinate and attract increased investment by looking at value chains and helping to reduce risk for investors.

As agricultural investment in emerging markets grows, Mark Eckstein, environment and social director at development finance institution CDC, explains why it is vital to plan around ESG issues and how investors should go about it.

The bank finds the African poultry sector needs investors to strengthen the value chain linking grains, feed and meat.