Livestock

Despite the slowdown, the bank notes that Chinese imports will continue to be an important driver of the global pork market.

We asked New Hope's Australia and New Zealand managing director, Nick Dowling, how it plans to invest A$1bn and what he thinks of the country’s beef and dairy industries.

Fanisi Capital is targeting $75-$100m for its second fund, which will invest across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, in sectors including agribusiness.

Australian farmland prices will continue to grow at a slower pace, while recent rain in parts of the country could affect water title values.

Gina Rinehart's company Hancock would own 67% of Kidman in the deal, with Chinese real estate company Shanghai CRED taking 33%.

The IFC thinks its investment in a project increase Yangxiang's herd size and capacity will help the company improve food safety standards.

Cargill has reported an increase in net earnings driven largely by consumer demand for beef.

The Gunn Agri Cattle Fund has grown in gross asset value to A$96.9m after only two quarters of operation.

The Australian fund manager, fresh from a A$280m first close for its co-mingled fund, has bought Banongill Station, a 17,000 acre property in Victoria’s Western District.

We talk to Australian impact investment firm Blue River’s co-chief executive Craig Shapiro about why his firm's buyout of Fonterra subsidiary Wagga Wagga is a safe bet, and what makes his firm an impact investment rather than private equity house.