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Market Report

How Agriculture is the Best Investment for Creating Generational Wealth

When most people think about agriculture, their minds often drift to vast fields of crops like wheat, corn, or vegetables. However, there’s another form of agriculture that offers even greater potential for long-term income: perennial crops. Perennial crops are plants that live for more than two years and continue to produce yield season after season without the need for replanting. Unlike annual crops, which must be sown and harvested each year, perennials, such as fruit trees, provide investors with a reliable and consistent source of income over many years. This unique characteristic makes perennial crops a particularly attractive option for those [...]

Les politiques agricoles catastrophiques de l’Union européenne

Alors que l'Union européenne poursuit agressivement sa politique de zéro émission, poussée par des activistes écologistes fervents et un accent inflexible sur le changement climatique, les répercussions sur son secteur agricole deviennent catastrophiques. Combinées à des salaires élevés, des impôts oppressifs et des réglementations draconiennes, ces politiques forcent un nombre sans précédent de fermes à la faillite et à la fermeture. La colonne vertébrale de la production alimentaire de l'UE s'effondre, entraînant une augmentation fulgurante des prix des aliments et de l'inflation qui pourrait conduire à une pénurie alimentaire catastrophique. Le seul salut potentiel pourrait résider dans une augmentation des importations [...]

Mango Prices in the U.S. Hit Unprecedented Levels

The U.S. relies on mango imports primarily from South America during the winter months. Mango production in Peru and Ecuador has been significantly impacted by the El Niño phenomenon, which led to elevated temperatures during the critical flowering stage and thereby exerted a detrimental effect on overall yields. A compounding factor exacerbating the challenges faced by the Peruvian mango industry is the decline in production within the Áncash region which has caused significant economic losses within the sector, as reported by the Service for Comprehensive Rural Development (Sedir). Furthermore, the escalation in cultivation input costs, soaring by 200%, has added an [...]

Mise à jour des actualités de janvier 2024

Bienvenue dans notre actualité de janvier 2024 sur Plantations International. Dans ce numéro… Nous avons des nouvelles très excitantes ! La NOUVELLE évaluation par BDO de Plantations International Plantations International rejoint le Pacte mondial des Nations Unies Plantation biologique Musang King Durian – La première au monde ! Accord de collaboration avec l'Université de Mara NOUVELLE évaluation par BDO de Plantations International ~ En novembre 2021, Plantations International Thaïlande a reçu une évaluation des revenus projetés de 270 892 231 USD de la part du cabinet international de comptabilité et d'audit Mazars. Depuis lors, nos plantations de mangues ont plus que triplé en taille.  [...]

January 2024 News Update

Welcome to our January 2024 Plantations International Update. In this issue... We have some very exciting news! Plantations International's NEW BDO Valuation Plantations International Joins United Nations Global Compact Organic Musang King Durian Plantation - World's First! Mara University Collaboration Agreement Plantations International's NEW BDO Valuation ~ in November of 2021 Plantations International Thailand received a projected revenue valuation USD 270,892,231 from the international accounting and auditing firm Mazars. Since then our Mango plantations have more than TRIPLED in size. In early January of this year the team from BDO agreed to update our previous valuation to reflect our growth. BDO [...]

Plantations International Receives PEFC Certification

Plantations International Thailand is very proud to announce that its mango plantation in Thailand has received the prestigious PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification. This landmark achievement marks the first time a mango plantation in Asia has been recognized for its commitment to sustainable forest management practices. The PEFC certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainable forest management, ensuring that forests are managed in line with challenging environmental, social, and economic requirements. This certification reflects Plantations International Thailand's commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability. By adhering to the stringent standards set by PEFC, Plantations [...]

War in Ukraine Pushes Food Prices to Record High: FAO

The surge in food prices accelerated after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February. Russia and Ukraine are major exporters of wheat and corn. Global food prices have hit record levels in the wake of the Ukraine war, the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization shows, raising concerns over food security and the conflict's impact on vulnerable populations across the world. The U.N.'s food price index rose to 159.3 in March, up 17.9 points, or 13%, from February and jumped 34% from a year ago. The index measures the monthly change in international prices for a basket of [...]