Plantations International

Global Food Shortage: Investing in Agriculture for a Secure Future

As we look ahead to the next 10 to 20 years, a disturbing reality begins to take shape on the horizon: a significant global food crisis. Various factors, including a shortage of arable land, inflation, and a rapidly growing world population, are converging to create a perfect storm that threatens the very foundation of our food supply. In light of these impending challenges, agriculture emerges as one of the most promising asset classes for investment. Understanding the roots of this crisis and recognizing the potential of agricultural investments is crucial for those looking to safeguard their financial future while contributing to [...]

Plantations International Carbon Neutral Agriculture

Plantations International outlines its roadmap in achieving Carbon Neutral Agriculture (CNA) on its mango plantations across Thailand. This accomplishment is a testament to the company's commitment to sustainable and regenerative agriculture. With close to 100,000 mango trees planted across its various plantations, Plantations International has not only created a thriving agricultural enterprise by being one of the largest mango producers in Thailand, but also established a powerful carbon sink that contributes significantly to its ultimate net zero emissions goal. The Role of Mango Trees in Carbon Sequestration Plantations International's mango plantations act as significant carbon sinks and play a pivotal role [...]

AcreTrader Launches Innovative New Platform

Acres: Illuminating the Farmland Market with Transparency and Innovation Acres, the innovative platform by AcreTrader, is reshaping the farmland market by offering critical information to buyers and sellers. With over 280,000 accounts created in its first year, AcreTrader is empowering informed decisions and transforming the industry. In the vast, fertile fields of the multi-trillion-dollar farmland market, a new dawn breaks with the launch of Acres, a pioneering platform designed to illuminate the once-opaque world of land transactions. Founded by Carter Malloy, CEO of AcreTrader, Acres emerges as a beacon of transparency, offering an unparalleled suite of tools including parcel boundaries, owner [...]

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 [...]

Agribusiness Managed Investment Scheme (MIS)

Agribusiness managed investment schemes (MIS) were developed to finance agricultural operations on a large scale. They allow small investors to pool their funds to invest in a large-scale agricultural operation. MIS were introduced to Australian investors after the passage of the Managed Investments Act 1998, ostensibly to encourage agricultural diversification, after the decline of the local forestry industry. Over the 20-year life cycle of a typical MIS, investors would pay fees in the first few years as orchards were planted, which would become significant tax deductions. Fees would drop after a few years, and the scheme would return profits as the [...]

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 [...]