Welcome to the category dedicated to the sale of mixed crop-livestock farms on ma-propriete.fr. This farming model, a pillar of French agriculture, represents a unique opportunity for buyers looking to diversify their income and secure their production. Whether you are an experienced farmer or planning to set up a new operation, we offer a wide selection of agricultural properties to build your professional future. To best prepare your project, feel free to consult our farm buying guides.
Mixed crop-livestock farming is an agricultural production system that combines, within the same structure, crop production and livestock rearing. This virtuous agronomic model often makes it possible to achieve an interesting level of forage self-sufficiency: crops feed the animals, and animal manure fertilises the soils.
In France, this type of farm is very widespread, particularly in the Grand Ouest (Brittany, Normandy, Pays de la Loire), the Massif Central and certain areas in the East. These regions offer climates and terroirs well suited to grass growth and forage crops.
On ma-propriete.fr, you will find properties suitable for various orientations:
These livestock operations are combined with cereal crops (wheat, barley) or forage crops such as maize silage, which are essential for feeding the herd during the winter.
Purchasing this type of farm requires particular attention to infrastructure. A high-performing operation must have functional livestock buildings. For cattle, there is usually a loose housing system (on straw or cubicles) that ensures animal welfare.
For dairy production, the presence of a modern milking parlour or a milking robot is a major advantage for reducing the arduousness of the work. Effluent management is also crucial to comply with environmental standards: a compliant slurry pit and manure storage are essential.
Finally, storage is at the heart of the activity. A large storage shed for forage and farm machinery (such as the tractor, combine harvester, etc.) as well as silos for grain and silage are key elements to check during the visit.
Embarking on the purchase of a farm is a long-term commitment. Several technical and economic criteria must be analysed to ensure the viability of your farming project.
The value of a farm is largely based on its agricultural land. It is essential to analyse the Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) and to rely on land valuation studies to validate the price. How many hectares are available? Are they plots grouped around the main farmstead or scattered?
Soil characteristics will determine yield potential. A good balance between permanent grassland, pastures and arable land is ideal for the stability of the mixed crop-livestock system.
Beyond the sale price, study the farm’s economic profitability (gross operating surplus, net result). When taking over a farm, you are not only buying buildings and land, but also taking on a working tool.
Do not forget that living on the farm is the reality for most farmers. The presence of a farmstead with a comfortable residential house is an important criterion. The condition of the house, its proximity to the livestock buildings (for monitoring calvings, for example) and its insulation should be factored into your overall budget.
Our portal is designed to make your search easier and help you find the rare gem among our mixed crop-livestock farm sale listings.
Our search tool allows you to filter listings according to your specific needs:
You can create customised email alerts to be notified as soon as a new listing matching your criteria (for example: “Mixed crop-livestock in Brittany, > 50 ha”) is published.
For each listing, you have access to a direct contact form to communicate with the seller, whether a private individual or a professional in rural real estate. The geolocation of listings (depending on the seller’s choice) also allows you to assess the surrounding environment of the properties.
Are you an owner planning the sale of your farm? Ma-propriete.fr is the ideal partner to showcase your property to a qualified audience.
With a large number of monthly visitors specifically targeting the rural sector, your listing benefits from maximum visibility. We attract serious project holders, farmers seeking to expand and investors.
We know that selling a farm sometimes requires discretion. That is why we offer you a choice regarding the level of geolocation of your listing: exact address, municipality, or simply a wider area to preserve the confidentiality of your process with respect to neighbours or employees.
By advertising on ma-propriete.fr, your property can be simultaneously listed in several relevant sub-categories if your farm is mixed. In addition, we regularly share listings on our social networks and specialised Facebook groups, thereby increasing your chances of quickly finding a buyer.
Beyond simply publishing listings, we support rural stakeholders at every stage of their project thanks to additional services:
Ma-propriete.fr is at your side to make your mixed crop-livestock project a long-term success.
