Though it may be a new concept to some, aquaculture has been around for hundreds of years. Aquaculture, or fish farming, has grown to larger scales as the demand for seafood in a growing world has become prevalent to producers. On the global scale, aquaculture has seen a 50% expansion in the last 20 years. In the U.S., aquaculture produces numerous marine species, including oysters, clams, shrimp, seaweeds, and several breeds of fish. Most recently, shrimp farming has seen a rise in interest from investors for its numerous benefits.
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The rising human population has unsurprisingly led to a boom in the demand for seafood. Consequently, the ocean is being rapidly depleted, not only reducing the seafood supply, but also negatively impacting ecological systems and reducing biodiversity. The rising need for animal protein, which is expected to increase by 52% by 2050, can only be met by farming fish. Aquaculture, which is the controlled breeding and harvesting of aquatic organisms, creates alternative sources of seafood for the growing population.
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.
Read moreTop 4 Myths About Indoor Fish Farming
When it comes to indoor fish farming, there are many misconceptions. From sustainability to taste, there's faulty understanding in the facts. We've debunked the top four myths about indoor fish farming.
Read more3 Reasons Indoor Farming Is The Future of Agriculture
World hunger and food security remain pressing issues in today's society. With a diminishing amount of farmable land and an increase in global population, indoor agriculture can help with the challenges that lie ahead. Indoor agriculture will play a key role in meeting the need for more food, and the technologies these facilities adopt will open up a wealth of capabilities, jobs, and alternative investment opportunities that redesign both urban and agricultural landscapes.
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High tech indoor aquaculture operations can increasingly meet the world's growing demand for fish-based protein in a profitable and sustainable manner.
Read moreInvesting in Novel Agriculture Production Systems
Soil-based agriculture has dominated food production for tens of thousands of years. In recent years, so-called "novel farming systems" have become more prevalent. Many of these farming methods -- often involving Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) -- are capital intensive to start-up. Funding for these projects can be hard to come by from traditional agriculture lending sources who do not understand how to underwrite them. But for investors who want to play a role in the future of global food production, CEA projects can offer higher risk-adjusted returns. According to AgFunder's 2017 "AgriFood Tech" report, investments in novel farming systems jumped 223% from the previous year. Some examples of novel farming systems are described below.
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