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Fund commitments, bank partnerships reflect broader EIB focus on African agri
European Investment Bank will use a previous lending partnership in Kenya as a model as it extends its support to Zambia’s smallholders.
Brexit fears hold back growth in UK farmland, finds Knight Frank
Head of rural research Andrew Shirley says some businesses are looking ahead to post-Brexit subsidy reforms, but the market remains 'unpredictable and highly polarized.'
History lessons from the British Empire
A history of food’s role in the development of the British Empire offers a compelling beach read for anyone taking a step back to assess a dizzying year of developments in global ag.
Oaktree-backed AGRO Merchants Group acquires Iberia coldstores
Chief executive Carlos Rodriguez says increasing produce and frozen fish volumes prompted expansion in a region that is a gateway to southern Europe.
Finding a place for aquaculture
As the aquaculture industry weighs whether its future is onshore, in the open-ocean or both, private equity investors have an opportunity to help develop a market seen as key to meeting future protein demand.
Equilibrium closes indoor ag fund on $336m
The firm's principal and chairman, Dave Chen, says European LPs have 'home-field advantage' in appreciating the potential for large-scale controlled environment agriculture.
Conservation Resource Partners seeks $500m for ag strategy
The historically timber-focused firm hired former Brookfield Asset Management director Stavros Koutsantonis this year as part of its expansion into conservation-focused agricultural investments.
Finistere hires ex-Bayer crop science R&D chief as CTO
Adrian Percy, who already advises two of the firm’s portfolio companies, expects regulatory pressure to provide opportunities for agtech investors.
Gresham House hires Olly Hughes to manage forestry division
With UK timber prices up 30% and forest land values rising, the manager will continue investing in Britain and plans to expand in Ireland in 2019.
EU unleashes private investment in African agriculture with €200m ABC fund
Brussels will inject €45m as well as attract private and impact investors.
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