Agri Land Investment for Diversification

Has anyone in the forum tried diversifying into Agri lands? Any inputs along the following lines will be appreciated.

- What are things to watch-out for someone who has absolutely zero exposure to hands-on agriculture / farming practices? What are the potential pitfalls?

- Is there a minimum threshold land size (say 3 acres) that is a MUST for any meaningful income realization through agri activities?

- Nanjai Vs Punjai lands - benefits of each type for agri activities and for a need-based conversion to residential real estate at a later point in time.

- Bank funding for Agri activities - interest rates.

- Possibility of directly managing agri activities while still employed in a full-time 8 to 6 job - weekly/bi-weekly visits to agri land is possible.

- Giving the land on Kuthagai - how does that work in reality? any threat towards losing ownership of land?

Given the diverse profile of members in the forum, am sure someone would have tried investing in agri land. Please share your experience / views.


Thanks!