The French agricultural landscape is not limited to large cereal crops or intensive dairy farming. There is an incredible diversity of sectors that make up the richness of our terroirs. On Ma-Propriete.fr, we have grouped under the Agricole category a wide range of properties dedicated to specialized production. These farms often meet the needs of professional retraining projects, a desire to return to the land or the development of high value-added products. To support you in this process, feel free to consult our buying guides.
Among the most popular sectors today, market gardening occupies a prominent place. Whether in the urban green belt or in the open countryside, the production of fresh vegetables attracts many project developers. These farms often require specific infrastructures such as glass greenhouses or plastic tunnels to protect crops and extend production seasons. Water management is crucial: an efficient irrigation system (drip, sprinkling) is often the key piece of equipment to check during the visit.
Horticulture and nursery production also represent a dynamic sector. These farms, dedicated to the production of ornamental plants, trees and shrubs, require advanced technical facilities and suitable areas, often smaller than for large-scale crops but requiring high technical expertise. In the same plant-based spirit, arboriculture is a major sector, particularly in the south of France, the Rhône Valley and the Loire Valley. Acquiring an orchard (apples, pears, stone fruit) makes it possible to take over a productive activity immediately, even though tree maintenance requires precise know-how.
For those targeting niche markets, the cultivation of aromatic and medicinal plants, often referred to by the acronym PPAM, is booming. Combined with the cultivation of small fruits (raspberries, blackcurrants, blueberries), it is perfectly suited to projects on small areas with high profitability per hectare. Let’s not forget the truffle orchard, a long-term patrimonial and agricultural investment, highly sought after in the southwest and southeast of France.
On the livestock side, diversity is also the order of the day. Beyond the traditional sectors, we offer listings for poultry farming (meat poultry or laying hens), pig farming (often in specialized buildings or outdoors), as well as goat farming and sheep farming. These latter require suitable livestock buildings (goat shed, sheepfold) and access to pasture. More atypical sectors such as beekeeping (bee farming), heliciculture (snail farming) or even fish farming and aquaculture farms (fish farming) offer exciting opportunities for enthusiasts. You can even sometimes find a watercress farm for sale, a very specific aquatic crop requiring pure spring water.
Geographically, these properties are spread across the entire country, but some regions are emblematic: Brittany and Pays de la Loire for market gardening and intensive livestock farming, the Southeast for perfume plants and arboriculture, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine for specialized crops. Increasingly, these farms are transitioning towards organic farming or drawing inspiration from the principles of permaculture, thus meeting a growing demand from consumers for healthy and environmentally friendly products.
Buying a specialized farm is a complex project that cannot be improvised and for which connecting with real estate professionals is a real asset. Whether you are planning an agricultural installation (your first farm) or a farm takeover to expand an existing structure, several technical and economic criteria should guide your decision.
The first key point is agricultural land. The quality of the arable land is essential, especially if you are considering demanding crops such as organic market gardening. You must analyze the nature of the soil, its exposure and, a critical point mentioned above, access to water. In the context of mixed farming, check that the diversity of plots actually allows for the planned crop rotations.
Buildings are the second key area. A farm shed in good condition is essential for storing equipment (tractors, tillage tools) and crops. If the farm includes livestock, the compliance of buildings with animal welfare and environmental standards is an important point of negotiation.
The economic model is now increasingly geared towards adding value. An agricultural farm that already has direct sales channels (markets, farm shop, AMAP-type schemes) or short supply chains has a higher intangible value, because it has a loyal customer base. Likewise, the presence of an on-site processing facility (cheese dairy, cannery, meat cutting) or a laboratory that meets health standards is a considerable asset. This makes it possible to capture a larger share of the added value of the final product. To secure your investment, rely on precise land valuation studies.
Finally, financing terms must be anticipated. Purchasing this type of property often requires personal capital and bank support, sometimes supplemented by installation grants for young farmers. It is essential to have the economic viability of your project validated, especially if you are changing the production focus (for example, switching from conventional to organic).
Ma-Propriete.fr has developed specific tools to make it easier for you to find a specialized farm. Our multi-criteria search engine allows you to filter listings not only by region and department, but also by precise subcategories (aquaculture, horticulture, market gardening, etc.). You can refine your selection by defining a minimum or maximum area in hectares, as well as a specific budget.
To make sure you don’t miss any opportunities, we invite you to create email alerts. As soon as a new agricultural farm that matches your criteria goes online, you are informed instantly.
One of the major strengths of our portal is transparency and ease of contact. On each listing, you have access to a form to contact the seller directly, whether it is a private individual, a specialized real estate agency, a notary or a SAFER. The geolocation of listings (depending on the seller’s choice) also allows you to locate the property in its local environment, a decisive criterion for direct sales projects where proximity to a consumer area is vital.
Are you the owner of a horticultural farm, a livestock unit or a market gardening property and would like to sell? Ma-Propriete.fr is the reference portal to give your property maximum visibility. With a large number of monthly visitors focused on rural real estate, we ensure that you reach serious and qualified buyers.
We know that selling an agricultural business often requires discretion, particularly with regard to neighbours or employees. That’s why we offer a choice of geolocation levels for your listing: exact address, town, postcode or simply department. You therefore control the confidentiality of your project.
Your listing benefits from optimal visibility: it is classified in the relevant categories so that buyers can easily find it. In addition, we share listings on our social networks and specialized Facebook groups, thereby multiplying the chances of quickly finding a buyer. The user-friendly nature of our ad submission interface allows you to showcase your property with high-definition photos and a detailed description of your equipment (greenhouses, irrigation, laboratory, etc.).
Beyond simply publishing listings, Ma-Propriete.fr positions itself as a true partner for your rural real estate project thanks to a comprehensive ecosystem of services:
Whether you are looking to take over a nursery or sell a goat farm, Ma-Propriete.fr is the link between your project and its realization.
