Agriculture-related businesses worldwide, from farms in South America to dairy factories in the Netherlands, may soon find themselves in the sights of a new mega investor – China Investment Corp. The mainland’s US$480 billion sovereign wealth fund is seeking to diversify its portfolio after it encountered hurdles while attempting to invest in other sectors, including real estate and technology, sources said.
CIC has been reviewing opportunities this year to invest in agriculture-related businesses, a field in which it has shown less interest in the past, people with a working relationship with the Beijing-headquartered firm said..............................................Full Article: Source
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