Planned resources — not yet available.
SmartYield™ is exploring practical Legal Due Diligence Guides to help farmers, landowners, investors and agribusinesses identify the legal questions to investigate before acquiring, leasing or developing agricultural land.
Proposed subjects
- Land ownership, title and tenure.
- Access rights, easements and existing agreements.
- Land-use permissions and development approvals.
- Water rights and environmental obligations.
- Questions to raise when reviewing leases, purchase agreements and service contracts.
Support your first-stage due diligence
A SmartYield™ Site Suitability Assessment considers agricultural production potential. Legal due diligence addresses a separate part of the decision: the rights, obligations and restrictions that may affect your intended use of the land.
The planned guides will provide general information and discussion checklists. Legal requirements vary by jurisdiction, so advice should come from a qualified professional familiar with the relevant country and location.
Contribute your expertise
We welcome expressions of interest from qualified legal professionals and specialist authors who would like to help develop practical agricultural due diligence resources.