How much does land cost in Brazil?
The cost of land in Brazil varies by region and land use. Some of the most expensive land in Brazil is found in southeastern Brazil in the state of Sao Paulo, where much of Brazil sugarcane production is centered. In that region, good agricultural land could sell for as much as ten thousand dollars per acre, but that is an unusual situation based on the nature of sugarcane production. As far as soybean and corn production is concerned, the most expensive land is found in the state of Parana where highly productive soybean land could sell for as much as two or three thousand dollars an acre. The cheapest land is found in central Brazil or on the southern edge of the Amazon Forest. In Mato Grosso for example, highly productive land that is located along an asphalted highway and capable of producing 50 bushel soybeans, might sell for as much as two thousand dollars per acre. If the land is located 50 kilometers off of an asphalted road, or it needs additional fertilizers to reach its maxi