Deal Tracking

Despite low energy prices, Archer Daniels Midland foresees a strong outlook for its corn ethanol business for the next year.

Contrary to rumors of a complete sale, Van DiemenÍs Land Co. is looking toward a partial sell-down and expansion in dairy.

Saudi Arrow Food Distribution has bid against Pioneer Holdings to acquire EgyptÍs Arab Dairy Products.

Despite a slowing economy Cargill foresees ChinaÍs demand for foreign agricultural commodities remaining strong.

Ireland is one of only three countries that China is considering granting official access to its ó51 billion beef market in 2015.

Bunge is looking to acquire wheat, rice, and corn milling plants in the Americas and edible oil processing operations in Asia.

FranceÍs Danone revealed the purchase of 25% of Yashili, while South African Aspen Holdings bought a 50% stake in New Milk.

Polish grain producers plan to establish a deepwater terminal at the port of Gdanzk on the Baltic coast.

The Democratic Republic of Congo will be leasing 640,000 square kilometers (247,100 square miles) of farmland.

Murray Goulburn has delayed plans to raise $500 million in capital and partially corporatize until the middle of 2015.