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Buying farmland: Weather + tax

travelES

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What would be some good locations globally to buy farmland that not only integrates essential factors like soil, weather, labour etc, but also tax, politics etc..

Warmer weather would be preferred. I was thinking Panama, Costa Rica etc.
 
Central America and humid Caribbean islands are good locations. Volcanic soil is incredible.
Local authorities are usually helpful or at least not unfriendly towards agriculture business.
You need to educate locals about modern sustainable farming practices and at the same time learn from their experience and traditions. If you integrate both in your activity it can be profitable and fun.
It’s also a good way to make friends and give back to the community as you might have to build accommodation and infrastructure.
 
Central America and humid Caribbean islands are good locations. Volcanic soil is incredible.
Local authorities are usually helpful or at least not unfriendly towards agriculture business.
You need to educate locals about modern sustainable farming practices and at the same time learn from their experience and traditions. If you integrate both in your activity it can be profitable and fun.
It’s also a good way to make friends and give back to the community as you might have to build accommodation and infrastructure.

Great answer. Thanks :)
 
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Depends what you want it for. If for generating income from farming, then the market has set it - ROI / ROA will be pretty much the same and chances are slim that any individual will be any wiser.
Islands can be good but then the markets will be far, etc...
 
Depends what you want it for. If for generating income from farming, then the market has set it - ROI / ROA will be pretty much the same and chances are slim that any individual will be any wiser.
Islands can be good but then the markets will be far, etc...

I would prefer it had the option of generating income. What do you mean by "the market has set it - ROI / ROA will be pretty much the same and chances are slim that any individual will be any wiser."?
 
I would prefer it had the option of generating income. What do you mean by "the market has set it - ROI / ROA will be pretty much the same and chances are slim that any individual will be any wiser."?
I mean that where the (farm)land can genereate more income (from farming), its price is also higher. So the yield (ROI or ROA) will be pretty much the same everywhere.

The yield will be even worse in places where living conditions are good. In NZ the hobby farmers (guys who pay for the lifestyle) sector is booming.

cheers,
 
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I mean that where the (farm)land can genereate more income (from farming), its price is also higher. So the yield (ROI or ROA) will be pretty much the same everywhere.

The yield will be even worse in places where living conditions are good. In NZ the hobby farmers (guys who pay for the lifestyle) sector is booming.

cheers,

Where would you buy farmland if inclined? Im leaning towards Panama or the USA (now Trump won)