Farmland has traditionally been the preserve of wealthy families. Recently more institutional investors have looked to farmland assets to provide diversification and uncorrelated returns. Farmland is a relatively new asset class available to retail investors. There are several considerations when assessing farmland investments due to the wide variety of options available on the market. This article covers some of the essential benefits and concerns when assessing this asset class. The market overview provides readers with a background to the current global farmland market and factors affecting the supply and demand, giving insight on the various options investors might consider. The…