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Investment objective

The Fund aims to generate a total portfolio level internal rate of return (IRR) after fees, expenses and Fund level tax of 7% to 11% per annum via a stable income stream from leasing the Fund’s assets to high quality agricultural businesses (tenant partners) and from long-term capital growth.

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Investment strategy

The Fund targets higher value agricultural assets in different regions and sectors, ranging from fruit and nuts to intensive livestock and viticulture, with quality tenants and attractive lease terms.

Fund Facts

Fund Assets Value $165m
Agri Assets 10
Weighted Average Lease Expiry 9.4 Years
Inception Date 13 May 2020
Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Agri Production Regions 9
Average Gross Rental Yield^ 6.9%
APIR Code WRA2298AU

Investment Approach


The increasing global demand for food and commodities positions Australian agriculture well to capitalise on its competitive advantages and future growth prospects to deliver strong investment returns.

An investment in agriculture can offer:

  • Competitive risk adjusted returns over the long term;
  • A low level of volatility relative to other asset classes; and
  • Returns uncorrelated to other traditional asset classes

Watch this video to learn more about the Fund and the advantages of investing in Australian agriculture.

Portfolio Overview

As at 30 June 2026

 
33% Viticulture
20% Horticulture - Fruit & Citrus
19% Horticulture - Nuts
16% Horticulture - Soft Vegetables
12% Agri Infrastructure
 

 
0-40% Fruit
(Citrus, pears, olives, apples, avocados, mangoes & berries)
0-40% Nuts
(Almonds, macadamia, walnuts & pistachios)
0-30% Vineyards
(Wine & table grapes)
0-30% Intensive Livestock
(Poultry meat)
0-20% Agricultural Infrastructure
(Processing, greenhouses & storage)
0-30% Water Entitlements
 

The investment portfolio will continue to be developed over time within the Fund’s long-term strategic asset allocation framework, with individual investments and portfolio weightings subject to opportunities and valuation. An indicative portfolio of assets with the Fund fully invested at $300m is provided above.

Performance, Price & Distributions


Net returns as at 30 June 2026

3 months
%
1 Year
%
3 Years
% pa
5 Years
% pa
Since Inception
(13 May 2020) % pa^
Distribution Return +1.48 +5.52 +5.44 +5.28 +4.91
Capital Return -0.50 -0.61 -0.29 +1.05 +1.04
Total Return +0.97 +4.92 +5.15 +6.33 +5.95

Returns are after fees and fund costs, before investor tax and performance fees.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Month-end Unit Price
Prices as at 30 June 2026
Application Price $1.0656
Distribution Rate Reinvestment Price
30 June 2026 $0.0158 $1.0656
31 March 2026 $0.0150 $1.0810
31 December 2025 $0.0118 $1.0632
30 September 2025 $0.0156 $1.0682
30 June 2025 $0.0147 $1.0721
31 March 2025 $0.0150 $1.0623
31 December 2024 $0.0142 $1.0658
30 September 2024 $0.0143 $1.0653
30 June 2024 $0.0144 $1.0678
31 March 2024 $0.0143 $1.0586
31 December 2023 $0.0131 $1.0613
30 September 2023 $0.0132 $1.0741
30 June 2023 $0.0115 $1.0749
31 March 2023 $0.0123 $1.073
31 December 2022 $0.0124 $1.078
30 September 2022 $0.0126 $1.0643
30 June 2022 $0.0125 $1.0674
31 March 2022 $0.0108 $1.0415
31 December 2021 $0.0142 $1.0426
30 September 2021 $0.0149 $1.0211
30 June 2021 $0.0183 $1.0114
31 March 2021 $0.0186 $1.0041

FUND RATINGS & PLATFORM AVAILABILITY


Platform
BT Panorama Morgan Stanley
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Mason Stevens Netwealth

How to Invest

Four images relating to key target assets for the Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund

The prospects for future returns in agriculture are strong in Australia, with a good economic platform, stable government, strong global market access and high adoption of new technology and farming systems that are increasing the productivity and sustainability of agricultural production.

Well managed agricultural investments can also provide investors with a stable income profile.

The Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund is available to Australian wholesale investors only. For more information, please contact us on 1300 927 254 or contact@warakirri.com.au for a copy of the Information Memorandum.

FAQs


Why should I consider an investment in Australian agriculture?

Increasing global demand for food, particularly in Asia, provides an opportunity for Australian agriculture to capitalise on its competitive advantages and future growth prospects. Historically agriculture has been uncorrelated to traditional asset classes like equities and bonds and has delivered consistent returns through economic downturns, as well as experiencing less volatility compared with broad market indices.

What are the target assets of the Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund?

The Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund’s focus is on higher value sectors with attractive lease terms and quality tenants. Examples of assets in higher value sectors are nuts, fruit, vineyards, intensive livestock, agricultural infrastructure and water entitlements.

What kind of returns does the Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund aim to deliver?

The Fund aims to generate a total portfolio level internal rate of return (IRR) after fees, expenses and Fund level tax, of 7% to 11% per annum via a stable income stream from leasing assets to high quality tenant partners and from long-term capital growth of the portfolio assets.

How does investing in agriculture help diversify my portfolio?

Agricultural assets have a low correlation with traditional asset classes, making them a strong diversification tool. The Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund enhances this by spreading investments across multiple agriculture sectors and regions, reducing exposure to commodity-specific or climate-related risks. Find out more about agricultures role in a well-diversified portfolio in this paper.

What role does sustainability play in agriculture investment funds?

Warakirri has been investing client funds in agriculture for over 30 years. Over this time, we have seen food security, biodiversity loss and climate change become a growing global concern. Given the interrelated nature of these issues, sustainable farming practices have become more important than ever before. Sustainable agricultural practices have always been considered fundamental in our role to maximise long-term value and generate competitive returns. Find out more about the Warakirri’s approach to sustainability in Agriculture.

Who typically invests in agriculture funds?

Investors in agriculture have typically been large institutional investors due to the need for specialised trading accounts, high minimum investment hurdles and well-developed skills to carefully manage the risks involved. The Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund offers access to premium Australian agricultural assets and is available to Australian wholesale investors seeking to diversify their portfolio though long-term and inflation-protected returns.