When data actually changes decisions in farmland

1 July 2026

When data actually changes decisions in farmland

We live in an age of data abundance. Yet in farmland, some of the most important investment decisions still depend on judgement.

Data can help test assumptions, narrow the field and monitor outcomes. But it cannot answer every question.

Tim van den Pol shares five reflections on the role of data in farmland investing, and where experience and local knowledge still matter.

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Il y a un dicton en néerlandais, Kom verder, qui ui signifie beaucoup de choses, et c'est notre philosophie d'entreprise. Il reflète la façon dont nous travaillons avec nos clients, mais aussi la manière dont nous dirigeons nos entreprises participantes pour créer de la valeur pour les actionnaires grâce à un engagement actif.

Risque de perte en capital. La valeur des investissements et des revenus qui en découlent peut évoluer à la hausse comme à la baisse. Les investisseurs sont susceptibles de ne pas récupérer l’intégralité de leur investissement initial. Les performances passées ne présagent pas des performances futures et ne sont pas constantes dans le temps.