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KPMG surveyed young agribusiness leaders, who said a New Zealand 'brand' might help the country position itself as a supplier of premium produce.

The former minister for agriculture said private capital invested $3.8m in the country in the last two years, but investors say supply chain development is crucial.

The private equity firm’s capital for the investment comes from its China Growth Fund.

SWIIM says its auditing and planning software will help growers manage and trade scarce water resources, and could even kick-start self-regulation.

Blue Road will also seek co-investment capital before its target closing date in March 2016. The fund's first investment was the National Pecan Company.

The company hopes to use the funding to expand into pharmaceuticals and enter markets outside the US.

Investors are waiting for a new 5-year plan to be approved before acquiring foreign assets, Hendriks tells Reuters.

AGR says the new office will focus on new agribusiness opportunities in the United States.

The New York Stock Exchange-listed REIT expects the acquisition to boost annual revenues by $6m.

The new additions bring on-the-ground PE experience in Africa and knowledge of large-scale deal execution.