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The arable farming sector is one of the major pillars of French agriculture. Whether you are a farmer wishing to expand, a young graduate looking for a first farm installation or an investor seeking to secure assets through land investment, the market for cereal and industrial crop farms offers numerous opportunities. On ma-propriete.fr, we offer you a rigorous selection of properties to bring your rural project to life.
France has historically been the leading agricultural power in the European Union, a position it owes largely to the richness and diversity of its crop production. Arable farms are characterised by the production of cereals, oilseeds and protein crops over large areas.
On our portal, you will find a wide variety of farms for sale. The core of these holdings often lies in the cultivation of wheat (soft or durum), barley and maize, which form the basis of crop rotations in France. However, profitability and agronomic security often depend on diversification. That is why many listings concern mixed arable farms, incorporating rotation crops such as rapeseed, sunflower or sugar beet.
The quality of the soil is the primary asset of these farms. Buyers are primarily looking for quality arable land, ideally composed of deep soil or loam, offering good available water capacity. This agronomic potential is crucial to ensure stable yields despite climatic hazards.
A high-performing cereal crop farm is not limited to its hectares of croppable land. It also requires suitable infrastructure to optimise harvesting and marketing. Our listings often detail the presence of a functional farm building. For farms that store their production in order to manage selling prices, the presence of a storage shed (often for flat storage) or a vertical grain silo is a major asset.
Water management has become crucial. Many properties located on the plains or in the south of France are equipped with a complete irrigation system (pivots, hose reels, underground networks). Conversely, on heavier or hydromorphic soils, an effective drainage system is essential to ensure that plots are workable and to maintain root health. Finally, the sale may include farm machinery (tractors, combine harvesters, tillage equipment), enabling the buyer to resume operations immediately.
Although arable farming is present throughout the country, some regions are emblematic. The Paris Basin, with its vast plains (Beauce, Brie, Picardy), is the breadbasket of France. The Grand Est and Hauts-de-France regions are also major areas for beet and cereals. The South-West (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie) is the stronghold of maize and sunflower, often irrigated. Whatever the region, the presence of a traditional or modern farmstead at the centre of the land is a sought-after criterion, as it facilitates supervision and day-to-day life.
Purchasing a farm is a complex operation that requires a multidimensional analysis. Beyond falling in love with a landscape, economic rationality must prevail.
The first criterion to consider is the plot structure. Consolidated blocks of land around the farm hub make it possible to significantly reduce machinery costs and travel time, thereby improving operating margins. It is also important to study the agronomic history: has the crop rotation practised in recent years preserved soil fertility? Is the current cropping plan in line with regulatory requirements and market opportunities?
The tenure system is crucial. Are you buying all of the land, or is it a farm takeover with part of the land under lease? In this case, particular attention must be paid to existing farm leases and the level of rent.
The economics of arable farming also depend on public support. It is essential to check the CAP subsidies attached to the farm and the transfer of basic payment entitlements (BPS). These payments often represent a significant share of income and help to secure cash flow.
Acquisition can be through direct purchase of the assets (land, buildings, equipment) or through the transfer of company shares if the farm is structured as a company (EARL, SCEA, etc.). Each option has different tax and legal implications. Financing this type of project often requires substantial equity capital and specialised banking support, particularly for land financing, which represents the largest investment.
Our mission is to streamline your search and help you find the cereal crop farm that perfectly matches your requirements.
To facilitate your search, ma-propriete.fr provides you with an advanced multi-criteria search engine. You can filter listings by sub-category (arable farms, mixed farming-livestock, etc.), by location (region, department), by budget and by area. Whether you are looking for a small 50-hectare holding or an estate covering several hundred hectares, you can quickly access the most relevant offers.
The farmland market is dynamic. To be the first to know about a new farm takeover opportunity, we invite you to create customised email alerts. As soon as a listing matching your criteria (such as "purchase of arable land in Burgundy") is published, you will receive a notification.
Our portal brings together listings from rural property professionals (specialist agencies, notaries, Safer) as well as from private individuals. Each listing allows you to contact the seller directly via a secure form or by telephone, making it easier to communicate and arrange viewings. The geolocation of listings (depending on the seller's choice) also allows you to place the property within its economic and logistical environment (proximity to cooperatives, road access).
Are you an owner looking to sell your arable farm? Ma-propriete.fr is the ideal partner to showcase your assets to a qualified audience.
With a large number of monthly visitors focused on rural and agricultural topics, our site offers exceptional exposure for your property. We do not simply attract curious visitors; we reach serious project holders, whether they are neighbours wishing to expand, young farmers in the process of setting up, or investors. Your listing benefits from multi-channel distribution, including a presence on social networks and, in particular, on Facebook groups specialising in agriculture, which greatly increases its reach.
We understand that selling a farm sometimes requires discretion, particularly with regard to neighbours or employees. That is why ma-propriete.fr allows you to choose the level of geolocation for your listing. You can opt for precise localisation of the property, or only indicate a wider area (department or region) in order to preserve confidentiality until the first qualified contact.
Our interface is designed to be easy to use. In just a few clicks, you can put your listing online with photos, videos and a detailed description highlighting the strengths of your farm (for example: "consolidated blocks of land", "full irrigation", "recent flat storage"). In addition, our in-depth knowledge of the rural market enables us to offer relevant categories that ensure your property is seen by the right buyers. Listings can be published in several categories at once if your property is mixed-use (for example, a farm with a character residential part).
Beyond simply publishing listings, ma-propriete.fr positions itself as a genuine support ecosystem for all stakeholders in the rural world.
Investing in an arable farm is a life project and a strong entrepreneurial commitment. Ma-propriete.fr is by your side to help turn this project into a success.
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