Brabant buys agricultural land for 30 million

The province of Brabant is buying up agricultural land from farmers for €30 million. The land is then leased back to the farmers. The aim is to stimulate nature-inclusive entrepreneurship.

According to the province The sale of land helps farmers to switch to nature-inclusive business practices. Due to the amount that has become available, they can purchase additional land, so that the company can be made more extensive. The land that is leased by the province must then be used as species-rich grassland.

Market-based lease price
If companies expand by an average of 10 hectares, the available budget is sufficient to allow about 40 entrepreneurs to participate. The land is issued on a long lease (26 years). The leasehold will be in line with the market (€650 to €700 per hectare). That price is based on the basic price for nature lease (€300) and fertilizer placement space.

The province employs coaches who enter into discussions with entrepreneurs. Of the more than 100 farmers with whom we spoke, 15 entrepreneurs have started drawing up a business plan for nature-inclusive agriculture. This shows that there is a need for the land purchase and lease approach.

Anne-Jan Doorn

Anne Jan Doorn is an arable expert at Boerenbusiness. He writes about the various arable farming markets and also focuses on the land and energy market.

aj.doorn@boerenbusiness. Nl

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