Agriculture Platform

What tools? The land, infrastructure, and technology stack.

Purchasing Farmland

Approach farmland purchases carefully, do extensive research, and seek expert guidance given the complexities and long-term nature of the investment.

Land Quality Assessment
- Soil quality and nutrients
- Water access and rights
- Topography and suitability for intended crops/uses
- Existing infrastructure and amenities
- Environmental issues or restrictions
- Access to markets and transportation
Legal and Regulatory
- Intended use aligns with zoning, deed restrictions, or regulations
- Title verification, especially for older properties with complex ownership histories
- Agricultural exemptions or other tax benefits
Financial Considerations
- Full costs including bringing utilities to the property
- Factors affecting future value (development potential, proximity to urban areas)
- External influences: interest rates, commodity prices, regulations
- Fractional ownership options (AcreTrader) for exposure without full purchase
Operational Factors
- Succession planning issues when buying from older farmers
- Working with experienced farm management professionals

Contiguous land is often more valuable than scattered parcels:

Premium value: Farmers pay significant premiums for adjacent property
Operational efficiency: Easier equipment movement across uninterrupted areas
Rarity of opportunity: Adjacent land opportunities may come once in a lifetime
Competitive bidding: Neighbouring farmers vs institutional investors
Long-term investment: Operational benefits plus appreciation potential

Network	Device	Agricultural Use
WeatherXM	Weather stations	Hyper-local forecasting, parametric insurance, frost alerts
GEODNET	RTK base stations	Precision planting, autonomous tractors, drone spraying
Helium	LoRaWAN hotspots	Soil sensors, livestock tracking, water monitoring
DIMO	OBD2 dongles	Fleet management, farm vehicle tracking

See DePIN Devices for Real Estate for hardware recommendations (many apply to farm buildings).