Every managed farmland investor signs a management agreement with Nature N Me in addition to the registered sale deed for the land. This agreement governs the ongoing relationship between the investor and Nature N Me after purchase. This FAQ explains the key clauses in plain language so investors understand exactly what they are agreeing to.
What does the management agreement cover in general terms?
The management agreement is a contract between the landowner (the investor) and Nature N Me (the management company) specifying what Nature N Me will do on the investor’s land, what they will charge for doing it, how crop income will be shared and reported, what reporting and communication obligations Nature N Me has, and what happens if either party wants to change or end the arrangement.
It is distinct from the registered sale deed — the sale deed gives you ownership of the land; the management agreement governs who manages it and on what terms.
What is the management fee and how is it structured?
The management fee is charged as a percentage of gross crop income rather than as a flat annual fee per acre. This structure aligns Nature N Me’s incentive with the investor’s interest — both parties earn more when the harvest is good and the crops sell at strong prices.
The specific percentage is stated clearly in the management agreement and discussed transparently before any investor commits to a purchase. There are no hidden fees introduced after signing — what is agreed before purchase is what is charged thereafter.
How frequently is crop income paid to investors?
Crop income is disbursed to investors after each harvest and sale cycle — typically once to twice per year following the main harvest periods. The payment is accompanied by a full income statement showing harvest weights by crop, market prices achieved, gross income, management fee deducted, and net income payable to the investor.
This income statement is the primary transparency document of the management relationship — it allows investors to verify that the income they receive corresponds to documented harvest and sale activity.
What are Nature N Me’s obligations under the agreement?
The agreement specifies Nature N Me’s obligations as including all agricultural management activities (planting, irrigation, crop care, harvest coordination, and produce sale), monthly communication updates with photographs, annual income statements with supporting documentation, maintenance of accurate records of all estate activities, and notification of any significant events — crop damage, water infrastructure failure, boundary concerns — within a reasonable time frame.
What are the investor’s obligations?
The investor’s obligations under the management agreement are minimal — this is the point of managed farmland. They are typically limited to paying the land purchase price, making their land available for management (by not interfering with the management team’s operations), and cooperating with any administrative requirements (such as signing documents needed for government scheme applications or title updates).
What happens if I want to sell my land while the management agreement is in force?
The land is yours to sell at any time. The management agreement is between you and Nature N Me — it does not encumber your title to the land or prevent you from selling. When the land is sold, the management agreement can either be transferred to the new buyer (who continues under the existing management arrangement) or terminated at the point of sale (if the new buyer has different management arrangements in mind).
Can I terminate the management agreement if I am unhappy with the management?
Yes — the management agreement includes termination provisions for both parties. If an investor is genuinely unsatisfied with the management quality and the issue cannot be resolved through discussion and remediation, they can terminate the agreement with appropriate notice. Their land remains theirs; they would simply need to arrange alternative management for the estate.
Disclaimer : The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal, financial, or real estate investment advice. While Nature N Me maintains standard, transparent clauses in its contractual frameworks, individual Farm Management Agreements are subject to execution terms and the definitive legal text within the signed document. Readers and prospective investors are encouraged to thoroughly review their specific agreement and consult with legal counsel before concluding their property purchase.