Farrelly Mitchell

As agricultural finance options contract, the potential for African agribusinesses to self‑fund long‑term growth warrants serious consideration. In this article, Abah Ofon explores how cooperatives can leverage capital credits to build equity, de‑risk lending relationships, and reduce reliance on donor funds. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eEwx7UCD #CapitalCredits #CooperativeFinance #AfricanAgriculture #GreenFinance

The food and agribusiness sector is undergoing a fundamental shift in how companies measure success. While traditional metrics like market share and revenue remain paramount, a new cohort of industry leaders is demonstrating that managing natural, human, social, and built capital as strategic assets can drive superior performance and create lasting competitive advantage. In this article, Malachy Mitchell examines how organisations like Danone, Nestlé, and Cargill are integrating the four forms of capital into their core operations, and why the majority of companies risk falling irretrievably behind. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eZtZUA-r #SustainabilityInAgribusiness #ESGStrategy #NaturalCapital #AgribusinessLeadership #CompetitiveAdvantage

Most conventional assets depreciate over time; buildings age, machinery wears, infrastructure crumbles. Yet regenerative farmland defies this convention becoming more productive over time. In this article, Malachy Mitchell explores how permanent capital vehicles can reap the economic benefit of these self-appreciating natural assets. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eB9mRrzt #RegenerativeAgriculture #NaturalCapital #PermanentCapital #AgriFoodInvestment #SustainableFinance

As climate volatility intensifies and water scarcity reshapes agricultural economics, forward-thinking investors are recognising water capital not merely as an input, but as a distinct asset class that appreciates precisely when conventional agricultural investments come under pressure. In this article, Malachy Mitchell outlines three key strategies for building water-resilient portfolios and explores how regulatory frameworks are creating both opportunities and barriers for investors. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eNfMXVrn #WaterCapital #AgriculturalInvestment #ClimateResilience #NaturalCapital #SustainableAgriculture

Europe's livestock, dairy, and meat industries are heavily dependent on imported GM soybeans, but their use and regulation are highly contentious. Our team worked with a leading agricultural trade association to quantify the economic and social impact of a hypothetical ban on GM soybeans. Using comprehensive market analysis and scenario modelling, we mapped the financial and supply chain implications that such a ban would have. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/ewhSbmrZ #GMSoybean #AgribusinessConsulting #PolicyAnalysis #SupplyChainStrategy #EuropeanAgriculture #FoodSecurity #EconomicImpact #FarrellMitchell

As global demand for protein and biofuels continues to grow, soybeans remain one of the world's most critical agricultural commodities. But the sector faces a complex mix of challenges, from climate volatility and infrastructure constraints to shifting sustainability requirements and concentrated market dependencies. Drawing on detailed market data and industry analysis, our latest report provides a brief overview of the global soybean market. Key insights include: ✔ Global production and consumption trends ✔ Shifting trade dynamics and bilateral dependencies ✔ Pricing analysis and volatility factors ✔ Regional market overviews ✔ Market outlook with scenario analyses To learn more about the soybean industry, download our report here: https://lnkd.in/ekdzvYhi #Soybeans #IndustryReport #Agribusiness #CommodityMarkets #FoodIndustry