56. International Agriculture with Ed Blundy

Farmland is no longer a purely local conversation. As global capital looks for stability, diversification, and long-term value, agriculture continues to draw interest from investors who may have never stepped foot on a farm. That shift brings opportunity, complexity, and new questions about how land is owned, managed, and passed on across generations.In this episode, Ed Blundy of Brown & Co. joins Dr. Lemoine to explore agriculture through an international lens shaped by both education and lived experience. Ed was trained in practical agriculture before moving into land management, and brings a perspective that sits between working farms and institutional capital. He shares how that foundation informs his work at Brown & Co., before diving into the UK’s evolving inheritance tax landscape and the growing institutional interest in farmland across Europe, Australia, and beyond, connecting financial strategy with the realities of rural economies.Key topics and takeawaysHow farmland is emerging as a global asset class for institutional and family office investorsThe impact of inheritance tax changes on land ownership and succession in the UKWhy collaboration and data-sharing matter in cross-border agricultural investingWhat rising input costs, water constraints, and technology could mean for the future of farmingConnect with us!Ed Blundy on LinkedInBrown & CoDr. Craig Lemoine on LinkedInAgriculture Focused Financial PlanningLand & Everything Else YouTube Channel