Kilter Agriculture Fund

production | protection | reduction

The Kilter Agriculture Fund provides investors with remarkable access to over 7000ha of quality farmland and water in this tightly held region of New South Wales. Kilter Rural’s development of this aggregation delivers instant institutional scale that aligns with Kilter’s purpose to provide ‘profit with impact’ to our investors. 

The Opportunity

A truly unique anchor asset around which to build a broader $500M+ perpetual agriculture fund targeting annual returns of 10% -12%.

Instant institutional scale as the fund becomes one of the largest farmland aggregations in the region.

Forecast base case returns of 10% per annum. Anticipated capital uplift from June 2023 revaluations.

Expansion of biodiversity and native vegetation cover to 30%.

Income earned from high-integrity carbon and biodiversity credits.

Access to Kilter’s 18 years of experience generating returns through water management.

Located in one of Australia’s most productive farming areas with secure water access

Building value and yields in agricultural landscapes through improvements in soils, water and biodiversity management.

Returns underpinned by a natural capital investment strategy

Kilter Agriculture Fund

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With more than $270 million in assets under management, investors can access a proven value-add investment strategy addressing climate-change risk and holds a track record of delivering 9% to 17% p.a. returns*.
*Past performance is not an indicator of future performance

Unique Institutional Scale

  • Immediate deployment to three farms and water by June 2023 with identified pipeline of a further $80M in adjacent acquisitions.
  • Significant opportunity to lift crop yields through improved management and agronomy. Mixed farming across irrigated and dryland cropping with opportunities for value-added grazing.
  • Build value with water security, increased delivery access and modest investment in water storage and irrigation infrastructure.
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We are Kilter Rural. Australia’s most experienced natural capital investment manager. Delivering uncorrelated returns to investors for over 18 years through sustainable food production, biodiversity protection and emissions reduction.

The Kilter Agriculture Fund builds on 18 years of leadership, resetting the standard for Australian primary production.

For almost two decades, Kilter has been building value and yields in agricultural landscapes through:

  • Buying good value, operating assets with scope for improvement.
  • Farm layout for climatic events – reducing risk.
  • Water access security and in-situ water command.
  • Application of best available technology and machinery for cost efficiencies.
  • Best management practice soil regeneration.
  • Scaled ecosystem protection and reforestation.
  • Emissions reductions and scaled C02 sequestration outcomes.

Track Record

Kilter Rural is Australia’s most experienced natural capital and water investment manager.

Over 18 years Kilter Rural has transformed over 11,000ha though improved soil health, world-class water management, and ecosystem restoration. Kilter has aggregated and transformed over 50 properties, over the years becoming Australia’s largest tomato and irrigated organic cereal producers, and delivering a 30-40% increase in native forest cover providing essential habitat for native flora and fauna.

  • Since 2007 Australian farmland has returned 8.5% compared to a 4.7% return of ASX 200.
  • Low correlation to Equities, REITs and Bonds.
  • Positive correlation to Inflation and Commodity prices.
  • Low volatility adds protection to a portfolio.

Past performance is not an indicator of future performance

Speak to the team

To find out more information about the Kilter Agriculture Fund please contact the team at invest@kilterrural.com

Disclaimer: This document is issued by Kilter Investments Pty Limited ACN 152 558 113 AFSL 414142 (Trustee) as trustee of the Kilter Agriculture Fund (Fund). All information in this document is only intended for ‘Sophisticated Investors’ or ‘Wholesale Clients’ as defined in Section 761G of the Corporations Act. The information is general in nature and does not constitute investment advice or personal financial product advice. This information does not take into account your investment objectives, particular needs or financial situation. This document contains target returns, which are target returns only and not forecasts. Section 10 of the Information Memorandum (IM) (Investment Risks) outlines the key risks to the Fund in achieving these target returns. There is no guarantee the target returns stated in this document or in the IM will be achieved. It is important to read the IM in its entirety and seek professional advice in relation to any proposed investment in the Fund.  Whilst all care has been taken in preparation of this document the Trustee and Kilter Pty Ltd do not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this document. The Trustee and Kilter Pty Ltd do not accept liability for any inaccurate, incomplete or omitted information of any kind or any losses caused by using this information. The IM is available by contacting the Trustee on +61 3 5444 0012 or by emailing invest@kilterrural.com or by visiting www.kilterrural.com. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.