According to the United Nations, the global population is roughly 8 billion, and that figure is set to reach 10 billion by 2050. Against the backdrop of a steadily rising world population, investing in agricultural stocks gives investors exposure to a theme that is evergreen - a consistently increasing demand for global food supplies.
Plus, owning agriculture stocks can also provide a measure of protection against inflation. For investors looking to pick up shares of high quality agriculture names, here's a look at five dividend-paying stocks that are reasonably valued at current levels, and recommended by Wall Street analysts.
