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As sanctions are lifted on Iran, private equity firms are poised to move into the country, and one firm is eyeing a Kurdistan dairy company.
The DFI will extend $20m to the farm operator and agribusiness holder, a long-term partner.
It’s not all doom and gloom in the region’s agri sector, as risks and opportunities vary wildly by country.
Usher Eco will use the loan to create 'green' silica for use in tires, while its parent company, rice miller Usher Agro, also received financing.
Fertiliser company Yara has bought a Zambian provider to bolt on to its existing operation in the country.
Abacus Emerging Markets and state-owned KazAgro will bridge the gap between local agribusinesses and foreign investors.
The Edmond de Rothschild investment vehicle seeks to drive returns by reducing risks from social and environmental impact.
The window of opportunity for agri investors in Africa seems to be opening, but investors still face big risks.
Irrigated crop acreage in the US could decline as soon as 2020.
The funding is targeted at improving poultry health and feed stocks, which agribusiness Amatheon's CIO sees as a positive step to encourage investment.