By Lynda Kiernan-Stone and Michelle Pelletier Marshall, Global AgInvesting Media Timberland is rapidly gaining credibility as a prime alternative investment for gaining environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benefits for portfolios. It also offers a distinct level of portfolio diversification that generates low-volatility, risk-adjusted  returns compared to most other asset types. The NCREIF Timberland Property Index […]

By Michelle Pelletier Marshall, Women in Agribusiness Media (NOTE: This article first ran in our sister publication, WIA Today) We had more than 65 speakers at the 2023 Women in Agribusiness Summit, which was held September 26-28 in Nashville, Tennessee. Topics were geared towards helping attendees learn more about navigating the nuances with doing business […]

By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media eAgronom is an ag-focused climate tech company in Central and Eastern Europe using real-time agtech monitoring programs along with on-the-ground educational outreach to help farmers integrate sustainable practices in a financially beneficial way. The company’s carbon offsetting and insetting programs work directly with independent farmers and major agricultural groups […]

By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media The increasing demand for renewable fuels, particularly biodiesel, has led to a boom in soybean crushing. Biodiesel and renewable diesel have gained significant momentum due to environmental concerns and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These fuels are derived from a variety of sources, with soybean oil being […]

By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Three key international organizations: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group; the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) are joining forces to provide a $480 million finance package to leading Ukrainian agribusiness group MHP. This funding will not only […]

By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media In only six years, Astanor Ventures went from launching its first fund to being recognized as a forward-thinking presence and leader in agrifood tech impact investing.  The ever-increasing global attention on the climate crisis and growing demand for sustainable options are reflective of how the agrifood tech investment class, […]

By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media The health and wellness trend so strong among consumers, combined with the desire for on-the-go natural snacks, has made the berry category one of the fastest-growing in the Western European fruit and vegetable market, and a focus for investment. Consumer demand for fresh berries is strong due to the […]

By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Currently, the majority of natural food colors are highly dependent on agriculture, being derived from fruits and vegetables. But meeting the ever-growing consumer demand for more natural ingredient lists through the incorporation of food colors derived from fruits and vegetables can be resource-expensive. But there’s new options coming online. […]

photo credit: Zordi By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Boston-based agtech startup Zordi has emerged from stealth with a $20 million investment from Kohsla Ventures for the development of autonomous greenhouses that grow premium fresh produce using AI and robotics. The company was founded by MIT alumnus Gilwoo Lee, who is an expert in machine […]

By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Munich-based insect farming technology company FarmInsect has closed on an oversubscribed €8 million (US$8.52 million) Series A led by climate tech VC investor Soundwater with participation from Bayern Kapital’s Growth fund, the Minderoo Foundation’s Strategic Impact Fund, the European Innovation Council Fund, and existing investors HTGF and UnternehmerTUM Funding […]

photo credit: Conways Station website By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Two major Australian entities have partnered to acquire a large-scale agricultural asset in the country’s Northern Territory through an off-market deal brokered by LAWD. Viridios Capital, a specialized climate change investment manager, and WealthCheck, an ag-focused investment and property manager, have partnered to acquire […]

By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Historically, the vast majority of all lupin production has been used for livestock feed with only 4 percent of global production allocated for human food. But the potential for this protein in the human food space is huge. Lupin is considered a super high protein legume with protein content […]