By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media The automation of the human hand in mushroom harvesting has arrived. 4AG Robotics, a Salmon Arm, British Columbia-based pioneer in autonomous mushroom harvesting systems, has closed a CAD $40 million (USD $29.1 million) Series B round to hasten the adoption of its technology. Led by Astanor Ventures and Cibus […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Arable Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in sustainable food and agri-business, is reshaping the fresh produce landscape. The Bellevue, Washington-based asset manager has merged its organic salad brand, organicgirl, with Braga Fresh and acquired Dole Fresh Vegetables’ Bud Antle division, bolstering its presence in the organic greens […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media In a strategic move for sustainable agriculture investing, Sydney, Australia-based climate specialist investor Wollemi Capital Group has secured a $150 million cornerstone commitment from Rest, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, for its climate-focused strategy. This investment backs Wollemi Capital’s strategy dedicated to decarbonization and next-generation infrastructure, targeting natural […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Asset manager France Valley, which specializes in natural capital, has expanded the reach of its timber investment strategy, extending access to its European Forestry Fund across the continent. As part of this effort, France Valley has opened its timber fund to private and professional investors across Europe, broadening access […]
By Michelle Pelletier Marshall, Women in Agribusiness Media (July 28, 2025) Risk-adjusted returns, long-term financial gains, inflation hedging, investment portfolio diversification, consistent returns and resilience through unstable market cycles… just some of the benefits of investing in the ag sector. Not to mention holding a tangible asset with inherent real estate value and passive income, […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media WisdomTree is planting its flag in the private markets while simultaneously tacking on nearly $2 billion in farmland assets. The asset manager best known for its ETFs announced plans to acquire Ceres Partners, a specialist investment firm focused on food and agriculture. Based in South Bend, Indiana, Ceres oversees […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media In a significant development for global agricultural trade, Australia has agreed to resume imports of U.S. beef, ending a restriction in place for roughly two decades. The agreement, announced by U.S. officials, addresses long-standing biosecurity concerns and is expected to provide American producers with new market opportunities, albeit on […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media American farmers are in the brink of gaining broader access to flexible financing solutions as institutional capital continues to flow into the agricultural lending space. Private equity giant Carlyle Group is planting deeper roots in U.S. agriculture through a new $250 million partnership with FarmOp Capital, a St. Paul, […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media In a breakthrough for carbon markets and cattle producers alike, an Australian agtech firm has introduced a scalable solution for emissions reduction in livestock. DIT AgTech, a Queensland-based venture-backed company that currently has an investment round open, has made history as the first-ever to receive certification for a livestock […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media A major European investor is making a bold move into biological innovation to transform crop protection. In a deal demonstrating growing investor enthusiasm for sustainable agriculture, European asset manager Ambienta has acquired Agronova Biotech, a Spain-based leader in biotech-driven crop solutions. The acquisition marks both Ambienta’s entry into the […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media A transformative financing model has made its way into sustainable agriculture, unlocking new potential for forest restoration. Chestnut Carbon, a nature-based carbon removal developer, has secured a landmark non-recourse project finance facility of up to $210 million—spearheaded by Wall Street firm JP Morgan and backed by a long-term carbon […]
By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Manna Tree, a global private equity firm with office hubs in Denver, Minneapolis and New York specializing in health and nutrition-based investments, is making a portfolio exit. The firm will sell its stake in Health-Ade Kombucha as part of a newly announced acquisition by Generous Brands, a growth platform […]
