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Gladstone acquires California almond orchard for $8m
The purchase of the 761-acre property comes as USDA predicts record production of the nut.
Equilibrium’s second water fund targets $300m
The vehicle’s predecessor, Wastewater Opportunity Fund, closed on $184m in 2016 and focused on the construction of facilities to process food, beverage, agricultural and municipal wastewater.
Blue Sky appoints former Hastings boss as chairman
Andrew Day, who led Hastings Funds Management for six years, will step into the role later this month.
Agri Investor Forum: Ag funds navigating shifts in LP sentiment
While the opening panel at our 2018 Forum in Chicago acknowledged such near-term headwinds facing managers as increased competition for fixed income, there was optimism for long-term growth.
Five takeaways from CalPERS’ investment committee meeting
The $362bn pension plan laid out its plans for its direct investment program and named an interim CIO, reports Agri Investor sister publication Private Equity International.
NCREIF index shows earnings driving growth in US timber markets
While the sector improved in Q3, Forest Research Group economist Jack Lutz tells Agri Investor the next quarterly report will provide a clearer picture of the market’s response to the US-China trade dispute.
ACERA to make ag and timber pledges in effort to boost real assets
As it scouts the market for private infrastructure, timber and farmland funds, the $8.1bn pension has created a temporary allocation to invest in passive vehicles offering exposure to the same underlying assets.
Will Oaktree’s investment be enough to save Blue Sky?
The US firm has agreed to invest A$50m in the embattled Australian manager through a convertible loan note. Blue Sky says this is a positive move for the business – but investors probably need more convincing.
Oaktree to invest $36m in Blue Sky through convertible loan note
The embattled Australian fund manager will use the capital for co-investments and leverage Oaktree's reputation with prospective LPs.
CalPERS’ water, climate and tech research to guide future ag investment
The $356bn California pension's director for sustainable investments discusses how its efforts to centralize ESG factors could shape its agriculture strategy.
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