Deal Tracking

Erasmus Investment International will invest Û3.5 billion into processing, irrigation, horticulture and other ag-related projects.

Murray Goulburn will sell its stake in Warrnambool Cheese & Butter to Saputo for $93 million ensuring SaputoÕs takeover of the company

ZimbabweÕs largest ethanol producer will spend US$1 billion on expansion projects to eventually produce 500 million liters annually.

UAE-based private equity firm Abraaj Group has acquired a majority stake in TurkeyÕs dairy business Yšrsan Group.

Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam signed a US$70 million agreement to fund an integrated rice production chain.

Rabo Equity Advisors will acquire approximately 15% of Delhi-based Kwality Dairy for US$81.26 million.

Agricultural Investment Development Corp. has bought Kangerong Station in Queensland for an overseas client for just under $10 million.

Bunge announced it is closing a soy processing plant in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil due to BrazilÕs tax structure.

French dairy giant Danone is looking to buy Abraaj GroupÕs interest in KenyaÕs largest dairy processor, Brookside Dairy.

CWB (formerly Canadian Wheat Board) has acquired 10.02% of Saskatchewan-based Prairie West Terminal, Ltd.