Experts Define Farmland Portfolio Diversification Strategies at Global AgInvesting
By Eric Francucci Representing up to 10% of a typical investment portfolio, and often as little as 2-5%, in a traditional equity portfolio investing in agriculture is itself a diversification strategy. However, in order to have a well-developed farmland portfolio, experienced agricultural investors agree that diversity is key. Experts from
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Anheuser-Busch is joining the ranks of General Mills, Campbell’s, and Coca Cola who are aiming to profit from disruption and innovation within their sector through the launch of the joint accelerator, Techstars Connection in partnership with Boulder-based Techstars, according to Inc. The new venture, which will be fully funded by AB InBev
Read moreImpeachment Proceeding Against Brazil’s Rousseff Affecting Ag Trade
The ongoing impeachment proceedings against Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff have caused a near halt to the country’s grain and commodity trade as producers, processors, and traders await the outcome and the potential effect it will have on the country’s currency, reports Reuters. If President Rousseff is indeed impeached and is forc
Read moreSeven Reasons to Invest in Ecological Farming
Ecological farming is a structure of interconnected agricultural operating principles. It works to minimize inputs, build soil health, recycle nutrients, support greater diversity within crops, animals and the environment, and reduce the environmental impact of farming while producing high value foods. It encompasses a variety of labels incl
Read moreCOFCO CEO, Matt Jansen Building for IPO
Plans have been publicly afloat for the past year about COFCO's intentions to go public. COFCO has undergone numerous shifts since rumors began circulating. Last year, Matt Jansen assumed the role of chief executive officer after former chief Frank Gaoning was named chairman of Sinochem. Earlier this year, the full acquisition of Noble Agri
Read moreFrom the Field…with Chris Soules
Before he was a reality tv star, before he was The Bachelor – star of the ABC hit tv show, Chris Soules was an Iowa farmer and land investment consultant. Despite his newfound stardom, the third-generation corn and soybean farmer still co-owns and operates 5,500 acres of land with his parents. The family also operates a wean-to-finish ho
Read morePotential Brexit Driving Down English Farmland Values
Last week GAI News reported on the potential implications of Britain's exit from the European Union would have on UK agriculture should it happen after a June 23rd referendum vote. Driven by the uncertainty surrounding this possible exit from the EU for England, otherwise known as a ‘Brexit’, the value of English farmland has seen its lar
Read moreSaudi Arabia, Egypt Set Cooperative Eye on Growth Outside of Oil
As global oil prices remain at record lows, countries across the Middle East and Africa that have traditionally depended on oil for sovereign wealth are now looking to diversify their interests in the pursuit of economic growth. Earlier this month Saudi Minister of Agriculture Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli met with his Egyptian coun
Read moreIowa’s Summit Agricultural Group Breaks Ground on Brazil’s First Corn Ethanol Plant
Iowa-based Summit Agricultural Group broke ground on the first large-scale corn ethanol production plant in Brazil. The $115 million facility, which will be located in Lucas do Rio Verde in Mato Grosso – Brazil’s largest corn and soybean producing state, is an international partnership between Summit Agricultural Group, the Brazilian agri
Read moreMondelez Launches E-Commerce Partnership with China’s Alibaba
Mondelez International Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with China’s Alibaba, the largest e-commerce company in the world, to expand its reach through the online sale of its products on the Chinese market. Under the terms of the agreement, Mondelez will create an online retail portal on Alibaba’s online marketplace, Tmall.co
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