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Sembrador says it has a commitment from IDB and expects one from the Colombian government.
The firm acquired Pharmaq in 2013 for about €250m and is selling it to Zoetis for $765m.
The subsidiary of Deutsche Börse became custodian of a stake in a 2013 agri fund as part of its acquisition of Citco's hedge fund custody processing business.
The emerging markets' middle classes are beginning to shape agri demand in unexpected ways, said Marc Sadler of the World Bank at this week's Agri Investor Forum in Chicago.
David Garner sees big potential in bringing together high margin crops, underutilised land and individual investors.
Asset management firm says its agroforestry fund Moringa will announce a deal before the end of the year, while expansion into Latin America could bring further agri investments.
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India's rice exports could fall by as much as 50% within five years, while the branded rice market could reach $3.5bn and spur private equity investment in the sector, says a Rabobank report.
The $70bn Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund has invested $100m in Brookfield Brazil Agriculture Fund II, a $700m vehicle being raised by Canada's largest asset manager.
Black River Asset Management, the private equity arm of agribusiness giant Cargill, has sold its 26% stake in AgriNurture, a Philippines-based distributor and exporter of fruits and vegetables, at a significant loss.
The new fund will target both international and domestic investors and has already begun fundraising.
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