Farmland values around the world have been growing. Brazil and Argentina have both experienced strong growth. In 2002, an acre of land in Brazil cost approximately $324. The same land in 2010 cost $5,200. While limits on foreign ownership of farmland somewhat limits values, they continue rising. Romania, since joining the EU has seen land values rise 1,817% since 2002. The UK has seen values rise more than 200% in eight years, while values in the U.S. have risen on average 75% between 2002 and 2010. Australia experienced 300% and New Zealand a 262% growth in land values. Africa has high growth potential but that potential comes with other challenges such as infrastructure and political stability in some countries. To read more about farmland values around the world and view the Global Farmland Index chart from 2002 – 2010: