Buying farmland is one of the most important investments a family or agricultural business can make. Yet the published price per hectare rarely tells the whole story.
1. Soil quality
The first factor — and the most decisive — is productive capacity. A class I-II farm in Córdoba's core zone can be worth twice as much as a class IV one just a few kilometers away. Always request a soil analysis and check the lot's productivity index.
2. Access and distance to paved roads
A farm with consolidated access less than 15 km from a paved road carries a real value premium: it reduces freight costs and guarantees output in wet years.
3. Water sources and groundwater
Wells, windmills and reservoirs are not details: they determine whether the farm can sustain livestock or supplementary irrigation. Water table depth and quality should be measured before making an offer.
4. Improvements and infrastructure
Homestead, sheds, corrals, fencing and three-phase power all add value — but beware: improvements depreciate. Value the land first, then add improvements at depreciated replacement value.
At OZAN we support every farm transaction with title reports, soil analysis and professional appraisals. Talk to us before making a decision.
