Research & news

14.11.2022

EastPack announces $30 million Notes issue to meet growth in kiwifruit demand

EastPack, the largest post-harvest operator in the New Zealand kiwifruit industry and one of the country’s largest cooperatives, today announced that it intends to raise $30 million via an issue of five-year subordinated Notes to New Zealand investors. EastPack will have the ability to take oversubscriptions of up to $10 million.

Lead underwriter and specialist primary sector investment company MyFarm Investments has underwritten $15 million of the capital raising. MyFarm is also the lead broker for the issue; the arranger is M C Capital Limited.

Media release

09.11.2022

US Beverage Market - Webinar Recording

MyFarm's Con Williams hosted a webinar with Jim Watson – Senior Beverage Analyst at Rabobank, based in the US. The webinar was focused on New Zealand’s largest hop and wine market, the US.

Jim has a wealth of knowledge on the US beverage market and currently specialises in the beer and coffee industries. Jim has spent 16 years with Rabobank and HSBC analysing global beverage markets and developing corporate corporate strategies for clients.

Sector updates

09.08.2022

MyFarm secure $71 million in productive land based assets

Despite current economic headwinds, investors have shown great interest in our recent offers. Over the last three months, MyFarm investors have taken up over $47 million worth of Units, which has secured $71 million in new assets covering four different primary sectors – SunGoldTM kiwifruit, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, permanent carbon forest, and a poultry production facility.

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15.07.2022

Poultry Sector Overview - Webinar Recording

Last week we hosted a webinar with Con Williams and Tim Morris of Coriolis. Tim is one of a handful of recognized global experts in the changing structure of supermarket and mass merchandise retailing.

Sector updates

02.06.2022

New Zealand Wine Sector Outlook - Webinar Recording

Recently we held a webinar with Philip Gregan, CEO of New Zealand Wine Growers Inc, to give an update on the New Zealand wine sector and the outlook post-Covid.

Market Insights

06.05.2022

How can we better meet your investment needs?

I am writing to introduce myself, and a new important role at MyFarm.

As the new Head of Client Relations, I lead the Sales and Marketing team and my primary responsibility is ensuring your experience with us as a potential, or current investor, is a great one. This is a new role for MyFarm – and a sign of our ongoing commitment to putting our investors at the heart of our business.

05.05.2022

Zespri, 2022 Harvest and Outlook

This webinar covered the kiwifruit harvest to date, logistics and supply chain challenges, and the short and medium term market outlook for New Zealand kiwifruit with Michael Fox, Director of Communications and External Relations at Zespri

Market Insights

04.04.2022

MyFarm syndicates generate cash and capital growth of 11.39% p.a.

MyFarm assets under management grew from $52.5 million to $490 million between 2017 and 2021 as investors diversify into permanent crops and other areas of the primary sector.

Media release

15.03.2022

Wondering where interest rates are heading?

ANZ senior strategist and interest rate specialist, David Croy and MyFarm General Manager Investments, Con Williams look at the main drivers of the New Zealand Government Bond rate and the interest rate outlook

Market Insights