The Benefits of Choosing Argentina for Farmland Investment

Using farmland as a form of investment is becoming increasingly popular. Not only does such a step move away from the traditional investments that can be so severely impacted by changes in the stock market, but with the global population rising, the demand for food is only set to grow.

Why Argentina?

Though many areas of the world already enjoy significant investment in their farming industry, Argentina still has the capacity for further exploitation of the potential that this type of financial opportunity can provide. In fact, of the 60,000 hectares that are owned by the International Food and Water Energy Group in Argentina, only 28,000 are currently productive whilst further funds are raised. This provides an outstanding opportunity for individuals who wish to place their funds in such an investment to participate in a financial prospect that is set to soar over coming years.

The Potential for Growth

As the climate in Argentina is so suitable for effective farming, the country actually enjoys two harvests per year, making the investment opportunity here far greater in a shorter space of time that in some other less ideal countries. In addition, the rising demand for the products that are gown means that a high proportion of the crops are actually pre-sold before they are even planted, offering an underlying confidence in return that other sectors simply cannot provide. And though the international farm development plan has yet to achieve its full potential within Argentina, the agricultural sector in this South American country is well established with areas of expertise that will ensure future investment in the land is maximised.

Return on Investment

Since such a vehicle was introduced in 2007 over $10m has been paid to investors. For a five year investment plan, this equates to yearly payments between 9% and 12% with a final payment of 15% on the return of the initial sum, creating an ROI in just 5 years of 66%. Furthermore, longer 10 year investors have enjoyed ROI of up to 160% on their capital from annual returns of up to 15% and a final 40% payment when the FWE buy the land back. As all investment is carried out in tangible assets, each investor also holds the title of the land into which they have placed their funds for the duration of the opportunity. This provides a more solid, physical assets and further confidence in the security of the investment as a whole.

Flexible Investment Opportunities

With a minimum investment threshold of just £12,000 farmland in Argentina is the ideal opportunity for both medium and long term investment portfolios. It can be used as part of a much wider balance sheet of investments to spread overall risk or could be the ideal single opportunity for someone wishing to grow their nest egg for their own or their family's future. Farmland Investment opportunities can also be included in both SIPP and SASS pension funds creating an effective and environmentally friendly way of maximising a pension portfolio in anticipation of retirement.

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Magical Oud Oil and the Modern Production of Agarwood.

How to Profit from Agarwood

Agarwood is the heartwood found at the centre of Gyrinops and Aquilaria trees. These trees are large evergreen species found naturally in certain parts of Southeast Asia including Cambodia and Thailand. The valuable heartwood is created when the centre of the tree is infected with a certain type of mould. This produces a one-time chemical reaction inside the trunk itself transforming the core into a dark, dense timber that is saturated in heavily scented resin.

The final result of this reaction, also knows as Oud, has such an attractive and strong scent that it is highly sought after for use in the production of incense, perfumes and essential oils across the world and is also used in the development of some more traditional medicines.

Different Types of Oud

Depending on the type of tree grown and the location of the plantation, the resulting Oud can have a varying range of qualities to fulfil the differing requirements for this product.

Oud al Seyufi is the darkest of all the resins created in the region and is derived from some of the best Agarwood found in the plantations of Thailand and Cambodia. Thanks to its age and high quality, though the aroma of this product is initially very heavy, it soon transforms into a sweet, strong smell that is perfect for use in creating some of the most highly sought after fragrances of today.

Oud al Safii comes from Agarwood grown on the border between Thailand and Cambodia. With woody undertones, this attractive scent is able to remain on the skin for longer which builds longevity in the perfumes it is used to create. Oud al Safii Thai is a lighter, oily resin which is grown within the Thai province of Trat. The zesty aroma and pure form of the final product makes this ideal for the production of essential oils and related products.

Though most Oud is supplied in a syrupy liquid form, it is also possible to produce Oud Powder and Wood-chips. The wood-chips themselves can be burned directly to produce a wonderful aroma while the powder is used to create incense sticks in order to release its delicious scent.

The Benefits of Managed Plantations

Though Gyrinops and Aquilaria trees are found naturally within the plantations regions, the development of managed sites for Agarwood has not only made is it possible for a sustainable and continuous source of this valuable product to be developed, but it also enables the facilities themselves to oversee the entire Oud extraction process. By keeping the entire procedure on-site, the expert management team are able to maintain a level of quality control that is not possible in the wild and ensure the level of supply is able to meet the increasing demand for such a highly valued product.

From the growth of the initial seed through to the final supply, such control ensures the final product delivered to the marketplace is in its purest form, thus maintaining the best price for the commodity and a high rate of return for all those that choose to invest. 

Investments start at $4,131 with a guaranteed 6 yr ROI of 72% minimum.
All investments of  >$10,000 receive 12 grams of pure oud oil (worth $212 wholesale) as a token of our thanks. For further information feel free to set a telephone appointment or contact us for a product brochure.

The True Value of Eucalyptus

The True Value of Eucalyptus

Traditionally used in the charcoal and pulp paper industry, the new developments in the use of Eucalyptus biomass to create a cleaner fuel source have led to the creation of a whole new interest in an outstanding species.

Focusing on high rain fall areas such as the Amazon and Brazil, the use of Eucalyptus to create a sustainable energy source has brought to light the benefit of Eucalyptus both for the environment and the economy as a whole.

Thanks to its rapid growing nature, Eucalyptus is the perfect material to create a biomass product that is more effective and more efficient than fossil alternatives.

Not only does it occur organically in many parts of the globe and act as a natural windbreak, but Eucalyptus also has the ability to grow on areas that have been previously deforested. This enables the reintroduction of green into areas that have been left baron and also protects vital areas of forest from further farming where Eucalyptus can be more efficiently and more effectively produced.

As a result, the Eucalyptus growing industry are now working closely with the indigenous people and local governments in certain landscapes to identify areas of land that the natives are willing to donate to Eucalyptus plantations in order to exploit the benefits that such production brings to the area and protect their remaining forests from further destruction.

As Eucalyptus is also able to absorb a higher level of carbon than many of its counterparts, development of new plantations also works as a natural limiter of Green House Gasses and can have a positive impact on the global footprint, meaning the entire process is kinder to the environment now and in the future.

This rapid growing species is already the most common form of pulp lumber developed in specified regions for the use in biomass energy production and its popularity is set to explode.

As well as having a strong crop density, Eucalyptus has also been found to excel using recently developed agro-forestry techniques and can produce up to 100m3 of Eucalyptus wood per hectare of land, maximising potential investment opportunities.

The ability to use the same area for regrowth again and again keeps the overall investment cost low and ensures that the rate of return is optimised for all those that are keen to invest.

In Brazil alone, growth of the Eucalyptus export industry has risen from $1 billion in the nineties to $3.5 billion in 2005 and continues to climb, attracting the attention of potential investors from across the world. The species has been identified as the hardwood tree with the most potential to create the level of biomass required to fulfil the demands of an every growing industry and interest in its possibilities continues to grow.

Current predictions suggest that the return on investment for Eucalyptus is now in excess of 20%, an excellent rate of return for private investment or pension fund growth over a medium term.

Such a high yielding crop provides environmentally and financially sound reasons for use within the bio fuel industry and creates a greater value to Eucalyptus than ever previously considered possible.

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Bamboo Biomass May Be Just the Answer for Renewable Energy Investment

As the supply of fossil based energy reserves deplete year after year, finding new sustainable energy sources is vital for the environment as a whole but it also provides a fantastic opportunity for wealth development for those that are willing to invest in a new way of thinking.

The Advantage of Biomass

Instead of using organic material that has been subjected to either heat or pressure for millions of years, as fossil fuels have, Biomass uses living or recently living organisms to generate the fuel required to create heat and electricity. By using readily available material to create energy sources, it is possible to manage the quantities farmed and ensure that the planet has a continued sustainable source of energy that meets the demand of its residents now and in the future.

Bamboo Biomass

One of the main advantages of using Bamboo for a sustainable source of energy is the rate at which it can grow. As the fastest developing land plant in the world, a bamboo stump can renew itself in just 50 days after harvest making it a far quicker source of material than alternatives such as tree stumps and branches. Furthermore, the water efficient method that Bamboo uses to grow and its ability to regenerate for an average of 25 years ensures that management costs are significantly lower creating a greater opportunity for return. In addition, Bamboo Biomass requires a relatively lower temperature to process therefore further improving cost efficiency of producing new forms of energy.

Kinder to the Planet

Bamboo is nearly four times more efficient at absorbing CO2 than the standard farmed tree which means that investing in such a material can effectively reduce our global carbon footprint and reduce the amount of Greenhouse Gases in our atmosphere. But Bamboo doesn't only improve the environment. As the plant is indigenous to many parts of the developing world including areas of Africa and Asia, development of such an industry will provide a much needed revenue stream to some of the poorest parts of the world, effectively boosting their own economy and their way of life.

An Effective Investment

The demand for Biomass fuels is on the increase and is set to explode over coming years. Governments are now setting targets for bio fuel usage and an EU directive aiming to double the use of biomass energy usage over the next five years will increase the popularity of such energy sources significantly. Investing in such a rapidly developing industry at this stage provides the opportunity for significant returns on the initial capital and could be the ideal method of long term wealth creation for anyone looking for an environmentally sound investment.

 The internal rate of return for a 25 year investment in Bamboo is currently estimated at 17%, which is more than sufficient to exceed other less savoury types of investment and provide a significant sum for the future. 

Bamboo not only creates a clear investment opportunity for those that are looking for high yielding environmentally friendly prospects but also creates a cleaner place to live and a better quality of life for the planet as whole.

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Biofuel breakthrough: Quick cook method turns algae into oil

Biofuel breakthrough: Quick cook method turns algae into oil

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Silvinvest Ltd launches its new website promoting forestry investments.

Silvinvest Ltd of Liverpool, UK announced the launching of a new company website that promotes “green investment” by marketing forestry investments. The name derives using the first letters from Sustainable Investments Lasting Value.

“When considering investment options, many do not realise that there are eco-friendly, sustainable and very profitable options for investing in timber” said Ian Harlock, owner at Silvinvest.

Recently, Silvinvest has introduced new investment schemes that are available to view via www.silvinvest.co.uk and the website encourages visitors to research the investment products that yield excellent income and/or capital growth returns. As an example, the company has just applied and been granted permission to market the excellent Asia Forestry's Agarwood tree investment, based in Thailand.

“Here at Silvinvest Ltd, we are delighted to have an agreement in place with the Treedom Group to market their Agarwood Asian Forestry Investment in the UK and Europe” said Ian Harlock, , whose alternative investment website  relaunched November, 2012. “What we offer is an administration, client advisory service and point of sale facility for potential investors interested in the Agarwood product”.

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About Silvinvest LTD

Silvinvest is an information and business development website introducing Alternative Investments. It is run as a niche business by a small team of dedicated, client focused staff and advisers. Its Owner and Managing Director is Ian Harlock who has worked in the Financial Services Industry for 15 years.

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Global warming stopped 16 years ago: UK Met department report

Global warming stopped 16 years ago: UK Met department report

Too little nitrogen may restrain plants' carbon storage capability

Too little nitrogen may restrain plants' carbon storage capability

A Simple Guide to UK SIPP's

A Simple Guide to UK SIPP's

This is a brief summary of the main rules of Self Invested Personal Pension and therefore will not cover every nuance or seek to apply to each individual. The information contained does not constitute advice and any questions arising should be discussed with a suitably qualified Financial Adviser. The thresholds and allowances are based on information and rules presently in force (Sept 2012).

Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP's) are, as stated, a form of Personal Pension available to UK residents. Generally, a SIPP is used by people who are comfortable making their own investment decisions. Unlike a conventional Personal Pension it allows you to invest in a wide range of different investments, including funds, shares, cash, alternatives and certain types of property.

Benefits can be accessed from age 55 and a tax free lump sum of 25% of the pensions value is available with the rest providing a taxable income. Benefits from a pension must be taken at age 75.

In most cases, annual contributions can match annual earned income. A £50,000 annual limit (2012/13) and a £1.5 million lifetime allowance also apply. On occasion, these limits can be affected by other factors. Carry forward (unused annual allowance from previous years) can ibe used to contribute more than the £50,000 annual allowance. Each new contribution made will apply   to the annual allowance within the tax year it is made (6th Apr - 5th Apr).

Tax relief is available to every eligible person. 20% of contributions are paid by the Government as basic tax relief. Higher rate taxpayers can claim a further 20%back directly via their local tax office and additional rate taxpayers can claim up to 30% (based on 2012-13 guidelines).

Non-earners or those earning less than £3,600 a year can contribute up to £3,600 gross per year (£2,880 net) each tax year and receive tax relief at 20%.

The potential advantages to having a SIPP arrangement can be :

Control: The greater control and flexibility to change contributions and investment direction

Choice: Diversify into your choice of investment and at levels you require.

Admin: All of your pension funds and investments can be held within one place.

Transferring existing pension plans into a SIPP is available. Many people have preserved pensions that have value with numerous providers. This can be from previous Employer Schemes, Final Salary Schemes, Stakeholder Pensions and SERPS. Many people think that the transfer process from personal pensions into a SIPP can be a nightmare but in effect it can be easy. That is not to say it is the right thing to do but if it is then the process is efficient.

Should you decide to transfer pensions, ensure that you understand how the transfer will be made. The vast majority of cases will transfer into the SIPP as Cash. Whilst you are deciding where the cash should be invested you will be outside of an investment and therefore not receiving returns. If seeking investment, remember that you can choose to invest across different investments and not just a single fund. This allows for diversification.

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Have you ever considered the potential of an investment creating a Legacy?

Have you ever considered the potential of an investment creating a Legacy? Obviously most people’s understanding of “legacy” is to provide financial security for their heirs. The simple meaning of legacy refers to “the lasting effects an event leaves behind after it’s finished“. An investment legacy could have the potential of benefiting more than the pursuit of profit or the provision of inheritance.

Therefore, would you consider an investment legacy that provides an investment return but also provides for the environment in which present and future generations will live?

Investing in timber can provide a safeguard to our established eco-systems by creating more forests and more trees. Trees help create a healthy atmosphere, reduce the impact of climate change and provide important habitats for communities and wildlife. Creating forestry plantations and tree farms, via investment, can help relieve the pressure on our already depleted old forest stocks of timber and wood.

Importantly, it is also creating a healthy return for your money, providing a financial legacy perhaps for retirement or for other financial goals, such as inheritance.

What it means for the environment is potentially a whole lot more.

Educating a Future Generation.

As the demand for timber grows at an unprecedented rate, so does the illegal logging trade. By investing in sustainable forests you are helping to meet these demands and in turn reduce the destructive need for such illegal wood. Protection of our most vulnerable eco-systems is consistently more important with each passing year. Within many rainforests, illegal logging is the norm and results in the destruction of around one and a half acres of forest every second. As governments begin to realise the benefits of sustainable plantations, this illegal trade will eventually be driven out and communities and industry will be educated in good and effective forest management.

Green Legacies

Should you invest in timber, you might wonder what happens once trees are harvested and your investment reaches maturity. Well you have the option to extend your investment period which will in turn generate more profit or ultimately your trees will be harvested and the investment closed. What happens to the land does differ with every plantation but the usual outcome is that it is re-planted, so the forest is replenished and ready to begin the cycle all over again.

Timber plantations are recognised as contributing to the economy of that country. By planting new tree farms it can protect that countries existing forest status. Many forestry plantations are placed within a forest easement trust which protects them from conversion into other uses. Such trusts may prohibit the landowner from engaging in any activity that could damage the forest whilst encouraging good forestry practices.

This may result in the land continually being used to provide sustainable timber whilst ensuring that existing wildlife habitats are protected and new biodiversity can be established. So not only will your legacy help to protect an area of forest or even rainforest but it will also ensure a regular and sustainable contribution to the local economy.

So just one investment in timber production could leave behind a legacy that in some way benefits many in many different ways.

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