Nearly everyone has seen an advertisement for some sort of “superfood” that promises numerous health benefits packed into a single fruit or vegetable. Besides these claims, superfoods can make an attractive addition to an investment portfolio seeking diversified returns.
Read moreTop Five Agricultural Investments to Consider in 2021
With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are incredibly conscious of the origins of their food, including how, where, and by whom it is produced; perhaps more now than ever before. Consumers’ diets are changing, as they are unsurprisingly eating at home more due shelter-in orders and remote working as well as being more aware of what they are putting into their bodies. Similarly, public interest in climate change and other environmental issues, especially related to agriculture, has shown no decline. Based on these trends and discussions with our investors, we have developed the top five agricultural trends to watch for in 2021.
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When it comes to investing, one of the most valuable skills you can have is being able to identify trends and capitalize on them.
For example, those who caught the trend of online shopping and e-commerce have done quite well with stocks like Amazon. On the other hand, those who had their heads in the sand did not do too well if they owned retail stocks, such as Macy’s.
Farmland hasn’t quite become trendy yet, but it is growing in popularity. It has transitioned from an investment that was out of reach to something you can now own with relative ease. All without getting your boots dirty.
Before diving in, it is important to understand the current trends within an investment. Based on a report by Farm Foundation, here are the most important trends farmland investors need to be aware of.
Read moreTop 5 Agriculture Investments to Watch in 2020
We expect 2020 to be another exciting and dynamic year for investments in production agriculture. One of the ways to understand momentum behind agriculture investment is to examine consumer food preferences. According to Nielson’s recent “How America Will Eat” report, sales growth during the last year for fresh foods has increased $4.6 billion, organics is up more than $925 million, and plant-based foods has grown to $982 million. Social and health conscious younger generations are increasingly concerned with all aspects of the food they eat to include how, where, and by whom it is grown. Based on these developments, we’ve developed the top five investment trends to watch in 2020.
Read more5 Agriculture Investing Trends to Watch in 2019
Agriculture produces the world’s food, fuel and fiber and is rapidly being impacted by technology, regulation, and changing consumer preferences. As the industry evolves to feed an ever-growing global population, here are some investment trends to watch in 2019.
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