Cerrado frontier land for sale

Brazilian Frontier Cerrado Land for Sale

AgBrazil does not broker property sales in Brazil. We assist and guide client purchases through government licensed brokers who are rigorously screened for their integrity, knowledge, and experience. We urge great caution when buying Brazilian frontier land. Everybody is selling land--business people, local farmers, farmers from the US and other countries, and many unlicensed Brazilian and foreign individuals. Buyers' interests are not the primary concern of intermediaries, but they are the only concern of AgBrazil. Land can be and OFTEN is misrepresented in many ways. In brief: Buyer Beware!

AgBrazil maintains contact with brokers and others with listings of land for sale in Western Bahia and Roraima. Though we specialize in assisting client land purchases in these areas, we also track property throughout the cerrados.

Over the past three to four years, there has been rapid per sack price appreciation of prime rainfed land in Western Bahia. The price rise has been largely driven by the explosive growth of cotton production in the region. So long as cotton is profitable, it seems likely that prices for prime rainfed land will continue to rise. Per sack prices of virgin land suitable for irrigation have remained relatively stable over time. There are millions of hectares of this type of land and little demand given the large up-front investment required.

More recently, land prices have jumped as a result of the sharp rise in international soybean prices. Productive crop land in Western Bahia is typically priced in "sacks of soybeans per hectare" (see Cerrado Land Prices). Soybean prices have more than doubled and consequently so have land prices even though the asking price in terms of the number of sacks of soybeans may not have changed.

Brokers we work with have dozens of farm listings ranging in price of about 10 sacks of soybeans/ha to farms with asking prices as high as 300 sacks of soybeans/ha. These are asking prices and not necessarily transaction prices. The low priced land is virgin land located in dryer areas where irrigation is required, while the highest priced land is prime rainfed land that has been cultivated for several years under conditions of superior soil fertility management. Most of the land in the prime rainfed area has been opened and it is not common to find irrigated land on the market. The highest priced land is now producing cotton or is land that can be immediately planted to cotton. The size of farms on the market ranges from around 1,000 ha to more than 120,000 ha. Most of the largest farms are in virgin vegetation.

Example Broker Listings (see below). As a courtesy to the land brokers we work with, we provide examples of some of the farms they offer for sale. These listings are offerings by brokers and not offerings by AgBrazil. AgBrazil assumes no responsibility for these listings. If you are seeking a specific type of property, brokers we work with can usually identify a number of attractive investment options within a few days.

Calculation of Land Price. Chicago Soybean Cash Price less basis x 2.2 = Price in US$ per sack of soybeans. Multiply by exchange rate for Real (R$) price per sack (see Weights and Measures and Exchange Rates).

Farm WB1000A

Total Area: 1,000 ha
Location: Western Bahia, Municipio of Formosa do Rio Preto, 115 km from Luis Eduardo Magalhães, 100 km asphalt, 15 km dirt road
Total Area: 1,000 ha, 520 ha open 15 years, lime, phosphate and gypsum applied
Arable Area: 600 ha
Soils: 25% clay content; 30 ppm phosphate
Cropping History: Cotton, Corn, Soybeans, Grain Sorghum
Improvements: 30m x 22m Shed, 4.5m x 22m Bunkhouse, 6m x 8m Cafeteria, 8m x 12m House, 120m Deep Well, 5,000 l Water Tank.
Machinery: Tractors and Equipment available under separate agreement
Asking Price: 100 sacks of soybeans/ha
Terms: Negotiable

Photos: Available from listing broker. E-mail ceo@agbrazil.com with full name, contact numbers and mailing address and we will forward your request to the listing broker. Please note that you are requesting photos for Farm WB1000A

Farm WB1000B

Total Area: 1,000 ha
Location: Western Bahia, 13 km from asphalt at the escarpment in prime rainfall area
Total Area: 1,000 ha, some was cleared 5 years ago
Cerrado: Light
Topography: 80% flat, 20% light slope
Soils: 18 - 25% clay content
Average Annual Rainfall: 1800 - 2000 mm
Cropping History: none
Improvements: none
Power: 3 km from farm

Machinery: none
Asking Price: 80 sacks of soybeans/ha
Terms: Negotiable
Observations: Prime location, attractive asking price

Photos: Available from listing broker. E-mail ceo@agbrazil.com with full name, contact numbers and mailing address and we will forward your request to the listing broker who will respond. Please note that you are requesting photos for Farm WB1000B

FARM WB1125

Location: On asphalt road 50 km from major town
Area: 1,125 hectares, two pivots of 107 ha, dryland 100 ha
Cropping: Cotton, Corn, Soybeans, Edible Beans, etc.
Topography: 100% flat
Rainfall: 1,400 mm/yr average
Power to farm: yes
Improvements: Machine Shed, 2 apartments, well, irrigation equipment and infrastructure
Machinery & Equipment: JD 7500 (98), JD Planter (02), NH Tractor, Sprayer, Disk, etc.
Asking Price: R$6 million, negotiable
Terms: Negotiable

Farm WB1360

Total Area: 1,360ha
Location: Western Bahia, 14 km off Paved Federal Highway BR-20, 40km from Luis Eduardo Magalhães, 15km from the border with Tocantins
Area open: 900ha
Reserve: 20% on farm
Soils: 25% clay content
Altitude: 820m
Topography: 100% flat
Average Annual Rainfall: 1,600 – 1,800m
River: On farm
Cropping History: Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Improved Forage Grass, all land open seven to twenty years
Improvements: Worker House, Shed
Asking Price: 200 sacks of soybeans/ha

Photos: Available from listing broker. E-mail ceo@agbrazil.com with full name, contact numbers and mailing address and we will forward your request to the listing broker. Please note that you are requesting photos for Farm WB1360

Farm WB1400

Total Area: 1,400 ha
Location: Western Bahia, 20 km from asphalt, 20 km from the escarpment, 50 km from Luis Eduardo in prime rainfall area
Area: 1,400 ha, 820 ha open, 100 ha yet to clear
Topography: Flat
Elevation: 850 meters
Soils: 20- 30% clay content
Average Annual Rainfall: 1600 - 1800 mm
Cropping History: soybeans, cotton
Improvements: House, machine shed
Legal Reserve: 20%

Asking Price: 200 sacks of soybeans/ha
Terms: Negotiable
Observations: Prime location ready for cotton

Farm WB1600

Total Area: 1,600 ha
Location: Western Bahia, 20 km off asphalt Federal Highway BR20, in prime area 25 from the escarpment
Total Area: 1,600 ha, 800 ha open 10 years
Topography: All flat with slight slope to river
Soils: 25% clay content
Average Annual Rainfall: 1450 - 1600 mm
Cropping History: Soybeans, corn
Improvements: Shed, well, house
Power: On farm

Asking Price: 160 sacks of soybeans/ha
Terms: Negotiable
Observations: Excellent location

Farm WB2240

Total Area: 2,240 ha
Location: Western Bahia, 20 km off asphalt Federal Highway BR20, in prime area 25 from the escarpment
Area: 1,600 ha open, 144 ha yet to clear
Topography: Flat
Soils: 20 - 30% clay content
Elevation: 820 meters
Average Annual Rainfall: 1450 - 1600 mm
Cropping History: Soybeans, corn
Improvements: Shed, well, house
Power: On farm
Legal Reserve: 20%

Asking Price: 200 sacks of soybeans/ha
Terms: Negotiable
Observations: Good location, good rainfall

Farm WB2780

Total Area: 2,780ha
Location: Western Bahia, 20 km from asphalt, 20 km from the escarpment, 50 km from Luis Eduardo in prime rainfall area
Total Area: 2,300ha open
Topography: Flat
Elevation: 820 meters
Soils: 20- 30% clay content
Average Annual Rainfall: 1600 - 1800 mm
Cropping History: soybeans, corn, cotton
Improvements: House, machine shed, well
Legal Reserve: 20%

Asking Price: 200 sacks of soybeans/ha
Terms: Negotiable
Observations: Prime location

Farm WB3200

Total Area: 3,200 ha,
Location: Western Bahia, 20 km from asphalt, 20 km from the escarpment, 50 km from Luis Eduardo in prime rainfall area
Area: 1,100 ha in crops, 200 ha cleared
Topography: 70% of total area flat
Elevation: 820 meters
Soils: 20- 30% clay content
Average Annual Rainfall: 1600 - 1800 mm
Cropping History: soybeans, corn
Improvements: House, machine shed, well
Legal Reserve: 20%

Asking Price: 120 sacks of soybeans/ha
Terms: Negotiable
Observations: Good location, good rainfall region

Farm WB3500

Total Area: 3,500 ha
Location: Western Bahia, 30 km east of Barreiras on paved highway between Barreiras and Salvador
Total Area: 3,500 ha, 400 cleared several years ago
Cerrado: Average to light
Topography: Flat with small river
Average Annual Rainfall: 1200 mm
Elevation: 750 m
Cropping History: none
Improvements: Shed
Power: Along frontage of farm

Asking Price: R$600/ha
Terms: Cash
Observations: Excellent location along highway, ideal for Eucalyptus, Georeferenced, INCRA Certification pending

FARM WB4700

Total Area: 4,700 ha
Location: Western Bahia , Municipio of Formosa do Rio Preto, Near Bunge & Cargill Buying Stations
Area: Total 4,700 ha, 1,200 ha open 14 years, corrected with lime & gypsum in 2004 for cotton production; Additional area of 450 ha cleared and fenced
River: 7 km of riverfront
Improvements: Kepler Weber Bin, 80,000 sack capacity with Elevators & Pre-Cleaner, Flat storage with 120,000 sack capacity, 220 square meter Owner's House, 20,000 l. Water Tank, High Capacity Well, 55CV Generator, 20,000 l. diesel tank, 540 square meter Shop with concrete floor, etc.
Asking Price: 100 sacks of soybeans/ha
Terms: Negotiable

Farm MT26K

Total Area: 26,000 ha
Location: Between Alto Carças and Alto Araguaia, Mato Grosso, Part of farm fronts on asphalt road, 15km to railway terminal, Highway MT229 cuts through farm, Planned North-South Railroad cuts through farm
Open Area: 18,200 ha in crops and pasture land
Crops: Excellent for sugarcane and ethanol plant
Soils: 10 - 22% clay
Altitude: 750 - 820m
Improvements: Owner's House, Worker Quarters, sheds, etc.
Asking Price: 160 sacks of soybeans/ha
Terms: Negotiable

Farm WB128K

Total Area: 128,000 ha
Location: Western Bahia, 20 km from Bunge & Cargill Buying Stations, 70 km off Paved Highway; Future paved highway within 20 km of farm
Arable Area: 72,000 ha
Open Area: 4,000 ha, 8,000 ha recently opened, ready for limestone and gypsum, 8,000 ha knocked down
Pasture/Forestry: Potential for 28,000 ha
Cerrado:Light to medium
Reserve: Legalized, on farm
Soils: 25 - 40% clay
Altitude: 750m
Topography: 100% flat (arable area)
Average Annual Rainfall: 1,800mm
Electric Power: 20km distant
Rivers: 114 km bordering two sides, river width 7m, depth 4m; Hydroelectric power generation potential
Improvements: Worker House, Two large sheds, one new
Asking Price: R$200 million

FARM P150K

Location: Piaui
Area: 150,000 ha
Cropping: In virgin vegetation, appropriate for rainfed jatropha, Eucalyptus
Topography: 100% flat
Rainfall: Estimated 1,000 mm/yr average
Improvements: none
Machinery & Equipment: none
Asking Price: R$180/ha
Terms: Negotiable

FARM WB300K

Location: Western Bahia
Area: Up to 300,000 ha
Cropping: In virgin vegetation, appropriate for rainfed jatropha, Eucalyptus or irrigated cotton, corn, etc.
Topography: 100% flat
Rainfall: 1,000 mm/yr average
Soils: pH >6.0
Power to farm: yes
River: Rio Grande
Improvements: none
Machinery & Equipment: none
Asking Price: R$600/ha
Terms: Negotiable

Farm P24K

Total Area: 24,200 ha
Location: Piaui, Municipio of Uruçuí, 70 km from Bunge processing plant, 770 km from major port at São Luiz , MA
Total Area Open: 8,000 ha, open 5 years, licensed to open additional 8,000 ha
Cerrado: Average
Altitude: 450 – 470 m.
Topography: 100%flat
Soils: 30 - 35% clay content
Average Annual Rainfall: 1400 - 1600 mm
Cropping History: soybeans
Improvements: complete farmstead, 100,000 sacks grain storage, scales, dryer, etc.
Power: diesel generator
Machinery: negotiable
Asking Price: 80 sacks of soybeans/ha for total farm including farmstead improvements, smaller unopened parcels 50 sacks/ha
Terms: Negotiable, will divide area into smaller tracts
Observations: Good location relative to Northeast Brazilian markets

Please Note: The above listings are examples of farms for sale. There are many other farms on the market. If you are seeking a farm, tell us know what you want--the enterprise(s) you are interested in, and the budget you have to work with. Within a few days we will be able to identify several farms that will meet your needs. E-mail ceo@agbrazil.com with full name, contact numbers and mailing address.

Please check back in a few days as we periodically add additional broker listings .