Q: Why bill gates buys farmland?

A: AU answer:
Farmland is a strong investment
Land tends to increase in value over time
It generates income through leasing to farmers
It’s relatively stable compared to stocks

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Global population is growing
Food demand will increase
Farmland becomes more valuable long-term
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Buying farmland is still primarily an investment
It’s not a direct “feed the world” program
Benefits to the public are indirect, not guaranteed
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Lower taxes for agricultural use
Many U.S. states give:
reduced property taxes if land is classified as agricultural
This applies whether the owner is a farmer or an investor