Some relative has to own some farm land somewhere

Get permission from collector's office proving your intent to engage in agricultural activity
Get a job as a farm hand and have that farmer give you a letter of agricultural employment
here are certain Locations in India where you can buy Agricultural land in India without
being a farmer, once you have Agricultural land in your name anywhere in India in your
name then youcan on that basis buy Agricultural Land anywhere and claim your Agriculturist
status.
have been told that one can buy agriculture land in
BEED dist of Maharashtra with out the usual restriction of having to be a farmer. Thereafter,
on the basis of
such a purchase & with the proof of 7/12 extract & a certificate from the Thasildar, one can
purchase & transfer
land in other districts in Maharashtra. This is a legal way of doing it.
If you are purchasing agricultural land on behalf of company for agricultural use you are liable
for action under section 84 C of of The Bombay Tenancy & Agricultural Lands Act, 1948.
According to this section if it is observed that transfer of land is made against any provisions
made in the act under the circumstances land shall vest in the State Government.
*One of the condition is, if person is not having annual income more than 12000/- rupees under
the circumstances revenue officer may grant permission for purchasing land for agricultural
purpose. This suggests that person intend to purchase land should be from weaker section of the
society.

Source: DNA
The state assembly recently amended three tenancy laws Maharashtra Tenancy and
Agricultural Land Act, the Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act 1950 and the
Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Vidarbha Region) Act. These amendments will
allow non-farmers to buy farmland to set up industries.

Source: ET
there are two ways to do it: one, you have to show that your father or grandfather was a
farmer. Two, you have to show that you already own some agricultural land. It is almost
impossible to change your father's and grandfather's occupation, if they are not farmers. That
is why most people try the second route. "Many people have bought land that is totally

uncultivable to get the status of a farmer. Thereafter, they buy good agricultural land for
cultivation. This is very common," says a lawyer who doesn't want to be named.
Another method is to buy land in the name of an actual farmer and then share the profits.
"This procedure is usually contractual, it may not necessarily be illegal, but it is also difficult
to justify if it is legal," says Uday Dharamdhikari, CEO, Usha Breco Realty. Bhakta suggests
a clean and legal way to do it, which may save you many headaches in future. "If you don't
declare yourself as a farmer, and you still want to acquire such land, then you need to apply
for conversion of the land. That is, change the use of land for non-agricultural purposes," he
says. Land can be used for purposes other than cultivation only after prior permission
(usually from the collector) for such conversion is obtained, he says. But this is an extremely
tedious process and may take a few years to complete.
Access from the main road, visibility from various roads, availability of or accessibility to
electricity and water for the site should be kept in mind,"

The size of the plot you buy is also important. Experts believe you should go for a large land
parcel so that you can carry on agricultural activities in full swing. Narayan of Knight Frank
says, "You need a large parcel of land of about 50-60 acres."

Legal Issues
Once you have zeroed in on the land, you have to turn your attention to the most important
hurdle you may have to surmount: the legal issues. Tell yourself again and again that this is the
most crucial step involved in buying a piece of agricultural land. Narayan suggests an easy way
out: "Ask a sound law firm to do due diligence. Ensure that the title of the land is clear. If you do
not have the wherewithal to check the legal issues, then engage a proper realtor or local broker to
check them." "The most common mistake is that people don't see if the land has been properly
acquired or not, whether the farmers have been rehabilitated or not. There can be numerous
problems. You buy land and then realise there are many issues," says Dharamdhikari. Aggarwal
gives some useful tips on how to avoid such mistakes: "Study the state bylaws before buying
agricultural land. Land should not have any encumbrance or litigation on it. Also, have a
thorough title due-diligence done on the land with at least 30 years historical title check done.
There should be no minor, etc, as owner of the land. Make sure that there are no village
roads/lanes, well, etc, on the land and there are no LT/HT electrical wires running thought the
land." Get your land demarcated clearly, and ensure that the seller gets the boundary wall or
fencing done before the title is transferred

Before signing the cheque for the purchase, you need to carefully plan how you are going to take
care of the land. Living in a city and taking care of a land far away won't be an easy task.
Narayan suggests a viable solution: "You can hire contract farming firms that will man age the
land for you. These contract farming firms may be on a profit-sharing basis. Prior to the
acquisition of the land, a contract farming firm could do the testing of the soil to determine what
crop can be grown."

Security Issues
Security issues related to such land are usually more complex, feel experts. "If you buy land in a
community society then at least there is somebody to look after the land. But if you buy an
independent plot, then there is the problem of guarding it as well, which can become very
costly," says Dharamdhikari. "Get the fencing and security right, it is very important," says
Narayan. "Prima facie, one needs to make sure that there is no land grabbing or the neighbour
doesn't extend the boundaries to your land. Hence, basic costs are for creating a boundary wall
and a guard,"

It takes about three years to convert a field from conventional to organic. An organic food
company, which obtains the organic certification, usually works with a group of farmers
usually 400-500 known as its Internal Control System (ICS). The company provides those
farmers with support in terms of inputs and education in organic growing practices. It also
assures the buyback of the crop throughout the conversion process.

When considering how much money you need for land and to start an organic farm, also
consider the costs of other goods, such as seed, livestock, equipment, infrastructure and so
fourth.

Banks and credit unions

Most national and well known banks won't give out loans for agricultural land, or they may be
willing to give you a loan, but for extremely high interest rates. A better choice is to back away
from mainstream lenders and look at smaller locally owned banks and /or credit unions.

Business planning
Those with little or no farm experience will find the transition to organic production
difficult. Many factors must be considered to ensure the success of the organic venture. A
strong business plan is essential. A business plan is a written document that describes who
you are, what you plan to achieve, what you are going to produce and how, when you expect
to get started, and how you will overcome the risks involved and provide the returns
anticipated.
Basic components of a business plan
Executive Summary or Business Description describes the product or service you plan
to develop and market.

Marketing Plan identifies the marketplace through market research, showing your
competitive advantage, price and positioning to gain market share.
Management and Operational/Production Plan identifies who will manage the new
business venture, day-to-day production and delivery activities.
Human Resource Plan describes staff requirements including recruitment, training, and
employment standards.
Financial Plan includes expenses, revenue, pricing, and future projections.
Risk Management Strategy describes strategies for each component of the business plan
outlined above in the event things do not go as planned. Examples of some risks that may be
encountered:
a product or service has little marketplace/consumer uptake or sales
expenses are far greater than you anticipated
a key employee leaves for another job
a competitor overtakes market share
a regulatory requirement was not met.
Products must be recalled and/or production must cease until requirements are
met.