Permanent Crops

Timberland funds attracted $600 million less by volume than in 2014, and agri investments attracted $3.9 billion in 2014 and 2015, according to the natural resources investment survey.

The fund will focus on own-and-operate properties growing kiwi fruit, apples and wine grapes.

The real estate company paints a confident picture for further Australian farmland and cattle station sales in 2016.

Intensive farming and over-use of inputs has polluted much of China's agricultural land, which has depressed yields and farmer income.

The group hopes to build a regional hub for cacao production and global distribution, through a newly formed subsidiary.

The $32m deal widens the REIT's crop and geography exposure.

Sembrador says it has a commitment from IDB and expects one from the Colombian government.

Top farmland investment and management professionals talk row crops vs permanent crops and buy-and-lease versus own-and-operate at the Agri Investor Forum 2015 in Chicago.

David Garner sees big potential in bringing together high margin crops, underutilised land and individual investors.

New York growth equity firm Stripes Group invests $50m in California fruit farmer Sun Pacific’s fast-growing almond milk and natural drinks line Califia Farms.