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Argentina has relaxed rules on foreign investment in rural land, as investors look for 'the next Brazil'.

The insurer is seeing more clients borrow money on fixed rates, and is seeing recapitalisation opportunities in permanent crops in California, which makes up at least 15 percent of its portfolio.

The firm made its first direct investment in Indonesia in May, snapping up a feed manufacturer.

Mike Ritter, chief executive at private equity-backed US agri-drone sensor and analytics developer SlantRange, explains why investors should focus on drone technology specifically created for the sector.

The sale will free up working capital to build on the $500m the company invested in the midstream protein sector over the past year, according to an executive.

The NZ$30bn fund's timber and agriculture portfolio manager Neil Woods is looking to commit an additional NZ$700m, and is initially targeting permanent crops.

USDA will provide most of the funding for 10 projects to preserve and enhance wetlands, deepening government support for easement projects.

The bank hopes the credit extension will help growers improve efficiency and offset volatility, but made no reference to Brexit.

In converting 2,400 acres of Florida timberland to forage-growing land for dairy cows, Farmland Partners hopes to diversify its portfolio in terms of risk.

The fund, which has held a €100m first close, is targeting deals of between €5m and €10m, as it targets a 4.5% IRR.