2 ASX dividend shares to buy in April

A number of ASX dividend shares could be good ideas to own for income.

It’s a tough environment for income-focused investors right now with how close to 0% the official interest rate is at the moment.

But there are still some businesses that could represent good value, growth and offer a solid starting yield:

Rural Funds currently has a forward distribution yield of 5% for FY22 after management confirmed that the real estate investment trust (REIT) distribution would rise by 4% again.

That’s actually the aim of the farmland landlord – to grow the distribution by 4% each year.

It owns a number of different farm types including almonds, macadamias, vineyards, cattle and cropping (sugar and cotton). However, Rural Funds plans…