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Farmland REITs

What Are Farmland REITs? Farmland Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) own and manage agricultural land used for crop production, livestock, or timber. These REITs generate income by leasing farmland to farmers or directly producing crops and selling them, benefiting from both rental income and land appreciation.

Why Invest? Farmland REITs offer stable cash flow and protection against inflation due to the essential nature of agriculture. As global demand for food and sustainable farming practices grow, these REITs provide exposure to agricultural commodities and long-term land value appreciation, making them an attractive investment.

Challenges & Outlook Farmland REITs face risks such as climate change, commodity price fluctuations, and agricultural policy changes. However, with the increasing need for food security and sustainable farming, farmland REITs remain well-positioned for long-term growth, offering a stable investment in real assets.

Farmland REITs

Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

REITs
2
Combined Mkt Cap
$0.85B
Snapshot Avg Yield
4.87%

The snapshot average uses 2 reported yields with equal weight, including zero yields and excluding missing values. Individual company data may update after this snapshot.

The Numbers Behind the Sector

Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

Market Value
$0.85B
CompanyTickerMarket CapDividend YieldP/FFO3Yr Total Return
Farmland PartnersFPI$0.45B3.54%35.0x+6.5%
Gladstone LandLAND$0.40B6.21%21.6x-8.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Farmland REITs are tracked here?

Hoya Capital's Farmland REITs table contains 2 companies classified in this sector in its company database. This is the number of tracked records, not a count of every business in the industry or a recommendation to purchase any security.

What is the average dividend yield for Farmland REITs?

The simple average dividend yield for the tracked Farmland REITs is 4.87%, using 2 reported yields. Each reported yield receives equal weight, including zero yields; missing values are excluded. This calculation describes the company table and is not a forecast of future distributions.

What is the median dividend yield for Farmland REITs?

The median reported dividend yield for Farmland REITs is 4.87% across 2 companies. The median is the middle observation after sorting yields, or the average of the two middle observations when the count is even. Missing yields are excluded.

Which tracked company is largest in Farmland REITs by market capitalization?

Farmland Partners (FPI) has the largest reported market capitalization in the Farmland REITs table, at $0.45 billion. Market capitalization measures equity market value, not property value or investment quality. The comparison covers only tracked companies with a reported value.