It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever has land should cultivate it himself, and if he cannot do so or is unable, then he should give it as a gift to his brother, but he should not rent it out."
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 14242