Agriculture

Ridgewood Global Investment advises agriculture companies globally. The agriculture industry is the sector of the economy that produces livestock, poultry, fish, and crops. This is a vital industry that is important to the food security of every nation and region. It is also a significant sector of the economy that includes large number of small businesses.

Modern agronomy, plant breeding, agrochemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers, and technological developments have sharply increased yields, while causing widespread ecological and environmental damage. Selective breeding and modern practices in animal husbandry have similarly increased the output of meat but have raised concerns about animal welfare and environmental damage. Environmental issues include contributions to global warming, depletion of aquifers, deforestation, antibiotic resistance, and growth hormones in industrial meat production.