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Agribusiness investor Zeder deepens its roots in Zambia
- Business Day
- 14 November 2013
The deal was struck through Zeder's existing investment in that country - its 73.4%-owned commercial farming venture, Chayton Africa
"Land grabbing in Madagascar: Echoes and testimonies from the field" report launch
- Re:Common, SIF, TANY
- 13 November 2013
This joint report from Re:Common, SIF and TANY takes the reader through five regions of Madagascar exposing the consequences and impacts of six land grab projects led by foreign investors.
Cameroon activist takes on land grabber from Wall Street, now faces imprisonment
- GRAIN
- 13 November 2013
Community organiser Nasako Besingi speaks about being beaten, arrested and sued for supporting villagers in Cameroon defending their lands from US hedge fund Herakles Capital.
Olam agrees to sell Australian almond orchards for A$200 Million
- Bloomberg
- 13 November 2013
Nearly 12,000 hectares (30,000 acres) of orchards will be sold to Adveq Almond Trust, owned by a group of investors led by Adveq Real Assets Harvested Resources LP.
Uruguay sends bill to parliament banning ownership of land by foreign companies or governments
- MercoPress
- 13 November 2013
The Uruguayan government sent a draft law to parliament Tuesday that would ban the ownership of land by companies if they are in any way linked to foreign countries.
Coca-Cola: We salute your pledge and now we await your actions to make your suppliers respect human rights
- Boycott Blood Sugar
- 12 November 2013
Coke must commence an immediate investigation into the forced evictions and land seizures perpetrated to clear the way for Mitr Phol’s Cambodian operation
Saudi Arabia to target agro-investments abroad
- Arab News
- 11 November 2013
Saad Khalil, director of King Abdullah's Initiative for Saudi Agricultural Investment Abroad, recently revealed that 35 countries have been targeted for agro-investment so far.
Feronia Inc. announces US$25 million private placement led by CDC, the UK government's development finance institution
- Marketwire
- 08 November 2013
CDC will directly hold 27.5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Feronia, a large-scale commercial farmland operator in the DRC
Major palm oil companies accused of breaking ethical promises
- Guardian
- 08 November 2013
Large plantations are destroying forests, damaging wildlife and causing social conflict in Asia and Africa, report finds.
Coca-Cola vows to axe suppliers guilty of land grabbing
- Guardian
- 08 November 2013
Drinks firm announces zero-tolerance policy and encourages other companies to follow UN's responsible governance rules
Who is behind Senhuile-Senethanol?
- CRAFS, GRAIN, Re:Common
- 07 November 2013
A controversial foreign investment to produce agrofuels for Europe on 20,000 ha in Senegal has angered communities and sparked violent clashes between peasants and the police.
Malaysia's KL Kepong acquires Liberian palm oil operations
- Reuters
- 07 November 2013
Malaysia's third-largest listed plantation company, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd, said it had agreed to a $21.3 million cash acquisition to gain a foothold in the palm oil sector in Liberia.