Investors are now looking at farmland as a long-term investment. …………………………………………………….For one, the cost of land in rural areas is typically lower compared to urban areas. Two, land is usually seen as a safe investment as prices appreciate over time, especially with infrastructure improvements. Three, unlike a residential plot of land, you may be able to generate income from the farm. Food prices tend to keep up with inflation and farm income can be an inflation hedge.