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Pair chosen to operate South Australia’s services for the next 40 years – the second such deal in the country, after a Hastings-led team won a New South Wales bid in March.

Poor food safety standards and breakneck growth at Chinese mega-farms could impact companies’ bottom lines and cause reputational damage, an investor group warns.

Analitus will compliment Global ID’s existing presence in the South American nation, where food safety has become a prominent national issue.

Wheat, soybean and corn among the top performers, with future prices falling on the back of higher-than-expected forecasts.

The $300m acquisition of San-Francisco-based Granular includes both a farm management software platform and AcreValue.com, which aggregates data relating to the US farmland market.

Consumer focus on weight loss will likely lead to a decrease in global consumption over the next 15 years, says Rabobank.

Research suggests the ‘Canada Model’ for pension fund management can lead to superior returns, though a closer look at their agri holdings hints at varying strategies and results.

USDA’s latest Land Values survey shows cropland values have held steady over the past year, though insiders warn prices may fall further.

The founders of Folium Capital have rounded up 17 investors for their inaugural timber fund, with 13 committed to their debut agriculture vehicle.

The Deprez Family now owns more than 50% of Greenyard, a long-time private equity favorite with a market capitalization of more than €970m.