Investment Intelligence for a Resilient Agricultural Future.
Blue Harvest provides expert agricultural investment advice and tailored opportunities for private and institutional investors. With a deep understanding of the agricultural landscape, we guide our clients toward sustainable, long-term investment strategies.
Agriculture offers consistent growth and stability across diverse markets and sectors, making it a compelling investment.
Why Invest in Agriculture with Blue Harvest?
- Security in Reliable Markets: Invest in developed regions with quality farmland in stable climatic zones, offering long-term security.
- Triple Bottom-Line Focus: We prioritize financial performance alongside environmental stewardship and social impact, incorporating carbon-farming practices and optimizing land use through innovative ag-tech solutions.
- Growth and Stability: Agricultural investments provide the potential for long-term growth, with added value through environmental markets and sustainability-driven returns.
- Income and Diversification: Agriculture offers stable current income, low correlation to traditional asset classes, and serves as a hedge against inflation.
Blue Harvest’s Flexible Investment Platform
Tailored Solutions for Agricultural Investment Excellence
At Blue Harvest, our flexible investment platform adapts to your unique investment criteria, providing innovative advice and access to state-of-the-art, ethical, and environmentally responsible agricultural investment opportunities.
Our Approach:
- Custom-Tailored Portfolios: We design bespoke investment portfolios composed exclusively of agricultural and farm-related assets, including alternative investments (direct investments or Club Deals), listed equities, or a carefully selected mix of both.
- Strategic Sourcing of Real-Asset Farms: We focus on acquiring farms in mature markets that are net exporters of agricultural products. Every farm we source adheres to sustainable farming practices and complies with both local and international regulations and conventions.
- Comprehensive Farm Management and Advisory Services: To ensure the smooth operation of your agricultural investments, we offer a full spectrum of farm management and advisory services. Our experienced team, along with our network of agricultural specialists, provides:
- Research & Due Diligence
- Negotiation, Acquisition & Structuring
- Board Member Seats
- Agreements with Operational Farmers and Tenants
- Farm Management Advice
- Input Cost Control and Farm Upgrades
- Accounting and Audit Services
- Legal and Tax Advisory
With Blue Harvest, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to optimizing your agricultural investments through comprehensive support and sustainable practices.
ABOUT US
Founded in 2009, Blue Harvest S.A. is an independent investment advisory firm specializing in agricultural investments. We are known for our flexibility, efficiency, and dedication to providing tailored, high-quality investment solutions.
Our highly skilled management and advisory team bring deep expertise in farm and agricultural investments, focusing on delivering bespoke services and individualized strategies to meet our clients’ unique needs.
We leverage a robust network of local expert teams, providing the essential farm management capabilities and operational support required for running institutional farmland investment programs effectively.
Blue Harvest also enjoys privileged access to off-market opportunities, enhancing our farm and farmland acquisition pipeline and ensuring exclusive investment options for our clients.
MANDATES
Blue Harvest is honoured to serve as the investment advisor to FarmCompany A/S, a farmland investment firm focused on growing, consolidating, and creating value in its portfolio of high-quality farms and farmland in Denmark.
FarmCompany is dedicated to producing superior quality food through climate-smart farming practices, while continually advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
For more information about FarmCompany, please visit www.farmcompany.dk.
OUR TEAM
Jens Ohnemus
CEO & Founder
Jens is the Founder and CEO of Blue Harvest S.A., leading the firm since its inception in 2009. With over 35 years of experience, Jens combines hands-on farm operations in managing arable and dairy farms with high-level executive expertise in wealth management. His previous senior roles at UBS, Merrill Lynch, and BNP Paribas enable him to provide strategic agricultural and agribusiness investment advice to investors.
Mia Carlsson
COO & CSO
Mia has been with Blue Harvest since its founding in 2009, serving as both Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer. With over 30 years of experience in accounting, corporate treasury, and private banking, Mia specializes in integrating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria into sustainable farming practices. She previously held roles at Procter & Gamble, Japan Tobacco International, BNP Paribas, and Bank Clariden Leu.
Roberto VITON
Investment Advisor
Roberto is the Founder and Managing Director of Valoral Advisors, a firm specializing in global food and agriculture investments, which he founded in 2010. With over 20 years of experience in agriculture and natural resources, Roberto brings deep expertise to the firm’s investment strategies and market insights.
MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS
ARIF
More information : arif.ch/en
ARIF is a non-profit-making association, with the purpose to assist in the prevention of, and fight against, money laundering and to acquaint its members with, and apply, the Federal Act on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Financial Sector of October 10th 1997. ARIF has been authorised by FINMA since 2020 as a registration body for client advisers.
OFS
More information : www.ombudfinance.ch
OFS is a Swiss Foundation dedicated to provide dispute resolution services to affiliated financial institutions, financial service providers, financial advisers and their clients. Its services are available upon request, from clients or from financial service providers. OFS is a public utility tax exempted legal entity subject to supervision by the Swiss Federal Supervision Authority in Bern. OFS was recognised as an official Ombudsman’s Offices by the Federal Department of Finance on 24 June 2020.
UN PRI
More information : www.unpri.org
Blue Harvest follows the United Nations – Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) and follows the 6 principles:
- We will incorporate ESG(*) issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
- We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
- We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
- We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
- We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
- We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.
(* ESG = Environmental, Sustainability & Governance)
We specifically apply the 5 guidelines set by the UN PRI for responsible investment in farmland:
- Promote environmental sustainability.
- Respect labour and human rights.
- Respect existing land and resource rights.
- Uphold high business and ethical standards.
- Report on activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.
CONTACT US
Blue Harvest S.A.
Rue du Port 3
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
Telephone : +41 22 310 64 25
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