Tenant Assets

Tenant assets refer to the tangible and intangible resources that tenants, including sharecroppers and leaseholders, bring to the table in agricultural and other land-use arrangements. With a history dating back to ancient times, tenant assets have played a vital role in shaping the global agricultural landscape. Today, tenant assets are more important than ever, as the world grapples with issues of food security, sustainability, and social justice. Tenant assets have been a cornerstone of agricultural production and rural development, with examples including the French métayage and the Islamic system of muzara‘a.