Emerging Markets

Wilfred Morren, founder of land investment brokerage firm Farmland Uruguay, outlines how forestry and farmland certification was achieved on a mixed cattle, forestry and cropping investment in Uruguay.

A World Economic Forum panel said rural development and technology are needed for the region to take advantage of its strong resources and boost production.

The capital includes a recent $30m pledge from the University of Michigan Regents, with soft commitments pushing the debt fund above $500m.

Despite worries about competition for land over food and fuel production leading to food security fears, a DOE report says bioenergy and food security can be mutually supportive.

The IFC is providing feed, farming and veterinary company Anova with $15m in financing, as it looks to improve Vietnam's livestock sector.

Experts on the country's economy say its growing agri sector is limited by poor infrastructure, with transportation a particular issue.

Low competition and high barriers to entry into agriculture make AMERRA's specialised strategy a strong bet, the University of Michigan Board of Regents' CFO has written.

Though using biomass-based products can be environmentally friendly, investors must monitor supply-chain risk to have a true impact.

US agri groups spoke in favour of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership deal before a US House of Representatives sub-committee.

The $200m Indian agribusiness fund's backers include development finance institutions CDC, FMO and IFU.