Strategy

Bangladesh Bank has issued a directive calling for the establishment of an agricultural finance division at every bank in the country.

The head of U.S. M&A for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer explains what’s attracting private equity to the ag sector and to agtech deals.

SwitzerlandÍs ó27 billion state-run fund, AHF, has announced it is dropping all agricultural commodity investments.

Whole Foods is launching an additional chain of lower cost, streamlined stores aimed at millennial shoppers called “365”.

Farmland Partners announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend and the expansion of its Farmer Mac facility.

Sub-Saharan AfricaÍs largest cotton company is seeking new funding partnerships as it renegotiates its debt with its lenders.

Although the U.S. Midwest is the benchmark for farmland, land in the Arkansas and Mississippi Delta region is gaining investor notice.

COFCO is reportedly canvassing investment banks seeking proposals for a group restructuring to target increased profitability.

A combination of geographic, socio-political, and economic factors are making UkraineÍs ag sector attractive to private equity.

AustraliaÍs largest land and cattle company is looking to co-invest and partner with smaller cattle families to boost productivity.