RINGARD AGRI

What RINGARD AGRI does

RINGARD AGRI is a privately held French family enterprise operating as SAS RINGARD AGRI with €1,000,000 in share capital, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Lucheux, Somme department. The company operates across three integrated divisions: Agriculture (négoce agricole), Livestock (élevage), and Energy (énergies), the last of which is housed in a wholly-owned subsidiary, SAS RINGARD ENERGIES. The Agriculture division supplies seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products, and agricultural equipment, while operating four collection silos with dryer and cleaner equipment for grain procurement and storage. The Livestock division provides animal nutrition solutions through a partnership with R2A, and the Energy division distributes petroleum products (GNR, diesel, AdBlue), domestic heating oil (ESSO-branded), and premium wood pellets (TOP'FLAM) under the Ringard Energies subsidiary.

The business model is volume-based commodity distribution combined with relationship-driven advisory services. Revenue is generated through one-off purchases of agricultural inputs by farmers, grain collection and resale to multiple outlets (milling, starch, export, animal feed, malting, crushing), and direct energy product delivery with minimum 500L order volumes. Go-to-market is sales-led via technico-commerciaux (technical sales representatives) providing personalized advisory on regulatory compliance (PAC, phytosanitary, HVE/Organic certification, carbon labeling). Distribution occurs through 7 strategic sites across the Somme region, an owned truck fleet enabling simultaneous multi-product delivery, and an online ordering form for energy products. Customer segments span professional farmers, agricultural service companies (ETA), artisans, transporters, public collectivities, and individual homeowners.

The technology stack is minimal and not publicly disclosed. No proprietary platform, AI/ML system, or software product is referenced; the only digital touchpoints are a company website with basic order forms and third-party integrations with Perfarmer (grain market pricing) and ADIVALOR (waste collection). The company is positioned as a relationship-intensive, proximity-based regional agricultural cooperative with brand heritage spanning three generations, having celebrated its 90th anniversary in May 2025.

Name

RINGARD AGRI

Legal name

SAS RINGARD AGRI

Website

https://ringard-agri.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RINGARD AGRI is a 90-year-old French family-owned agricultural cooperative based in Lucheux, operating across grain trading, livestock nutrition, and energy distribution (petroleum and wood pellets) through 7 sites in the Somme region, serving farmers, professionals, and individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Supply & Energy Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Agricultural Services (700), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending) (AFABABAD), Livestock & Pasture Supply Retail (Feed Supplements, Animal Health Inputs) (AFABAJAJ), Sustainability & ESG / Carbon & Conservation Program Advisory (AFACAJAF), Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

• Agricultural supplies
• Grain trading
• Energy distribution
• Livestock nutrition
• Farm services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucheux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Trade (Négoce Agricole): Sale of agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection), grain collection and storage services, and direct farm purchases. Revenue from volume-based commodity trading and agricultural supply provision.
2. Livestock/Nutrition (Élevage): Animal nutrition solutions through R2A partnership - quality, regularity, and performance-focused nutritional products for livestock.
3. Energy Products Distribution: Distribution of petroleum products (GNR, diesel, AdBlue, domestic heating oil) and wood pellets. Volume-based pricing with minimum order of 500L for petroleum products. Both bulk (vrac) and packaged delivery (cubi, fûts).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RINGARD AGRI operates three integrated divisions: a négoce agricole supplying farmers with seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products while collecting, drying, cleaning, and reselling their grain; an élevage business distributing livestock feed through its partnership with R2A; and a SAS RINGARD ENERGIES division distributing fuel, lubricants, AdBlue, domestic heating oil, and wood pellets to both professionals and individuals. The firm is supported by seven strategic sites, four silos with drying and cleaning equipment, a delivery truck fleet, and roughly 30 employees serving the Somme department and adjacent areas.

Product overview

Ringard Agri operates as a diversified agricultural cooperative with three main divisions: Agriculture (negoce agricole), Livestock (élevage), and Energy (énergies). The Agriculture division offers seeds, fertilizers, plant protection products, agricultural equipment, and grain collection/storage services with direct purchase options. The Energy division, operated as separate entity SAS Ringard Énergies, distributes petroleum products (GNR, diesel, AdBlue), domestic heating oil (Esso branded), and wood pellets (TOP'FLAM premium brand). The company also provides agricultural advisory services for regulatory compliance, environmental certification, and carbon assessment. All divisions serve both professional farmers and individual customers across 7 strategic sites in the Somme region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Négoce Agricole (agricultural inputs: seeds, fertilizers, crop protection) Distribution of certified agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products) bundled with agronomic and technical advisory for professional farmers across the Somme department and adjacent areas.
• Grain collection, drying, cleaning and resale On-farm collection of harvested grain followed by storage, drying and cleaning at the firm's four silos, and onward sale priced against the daily Perfarmer market for the benefit of the supplying farmer.
• Livestock nutrition (élevage) via R2A partnership Provision of livestock feed and animal nutrition products to professional farmers, supplied through the firm's partnership with R2A alongside seed, fertilizer and grain-collection activities.
• Professional energy products (fuel, lubricants, AdBlue, domestic fuel) Supply of fuels, lubricants and AdBlue for agricultural machinery, contractor fleets and other professional buyers, with on-site delivery supported by the firm's truck fleet.
• Residential heating fuel for individuals (Particuliers) Delivery of domestic heating oil (fioul domestique) and related residential fuels to individual households in the Somme and surrounding areas through the firm's delivery fleet.
• Wood pellets for residential heating Distribution of wood pellets (granulés de bois) to individual customers seeking a renewable residential heating fuel, sold through the Particuliers channel of RINGARD ENERGIES.
• Truck fleet delivery service Owned delivery truck fleet with drivers that supports three flows: bringing bulk agricultural inputs to farms, collecting harvested grain, and delivering fuel to professional and residential customers.
• Agronomic and technical advisory (member/adherent services) Adherent-member advisory package combining technical and agronomic support, daily Perfarmer market data, and access to the firm's online area for professional farmers integrated with inputs and grain-collection services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90 years of continuous operation and expertise serving agricultural community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ADIVALORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for agricultural waste collection and recycling. ADIVALOR collects and valorizes packaging materials and empty plant protection product containers, giving second life to materials and supporting environmental sustainability.
• Agri2ccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural advisory services partner specializing in regulatory compliance. Services include PAC and conditionnalité support, environmental certification audits (HVE, Organic), phytosanitary advice, traceability documentation, and carbon labeling. Ringard Agri refers customers to Agri2c for specialized advisory.
• R2AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal nutrition solutions provider for livestock. R2A offers nutritional solutions focused on quality, regularity, and performance for livestock operations.
• VPS (at Azincourt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location for agro-fournitures (agro-supplies) distribution at Azincourt.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Axéréal: Major French cooperative group with grain collection, malting barley, and agricultural supply activities. Comparable crop-inputs and grain négoce model, though Axéréal is significantly larger and operates processing/malting assets Ringard lacks.
• Terrena: Western France agricultural cooperative offering inputs, grain collection, livestock nutrition, and distribution services. Same multi-divisional cooperative structure as Ringard, but serves Brittany/Pays de la Loire rather than Somme.
• Agrial: Large French agricultural cooperative operating across crop inputs, grain collection, livestock nutrition, and energy distribution. Directly comparable business model to Ringard, but at national scale across multiple regions versus Ringard's single Somme footprint.
• InVivo (Soufflet integrated): France's largest agricultural cooperative group, including the acquired Soufflet grain trading business. Operates crop inputs, grain collection, and downstream processing — a national-scale version of Ringard's agricultural division.
• Vivescia: French cooperative group with grain collection, flour milling, malt production, and agricultural inputs. Comparable crop input supply and grain trading, headquartered in the same Hauts-de-France region where Ringard operates.

Regional players

• Noriap: Regional agricultural cooperative covering Somme and Pas-de-Calais — directly overlapping Ringard's Somme footprint. Comparable inputs, grain collection, and advisory services, making it the most direct regional competitor.
• Advitam (formerly Unéal/Unigrains retail): Northern French agricultural cooperative group serving Hauts-de-France and Pas-de-Calais farmers. Closely comparable multi-site retail and grain collection model to Ringard, just at slightly larger scale.
• Appro-Services / Euralis Coopérative: Southwestern French cooperative group with crop inputs, livestock nutrition, and grain activities. Comparable multi-product négoce model, though regional focus differs.

Direct peers

• Winzeler (Ringard-style local agri-supply): Independent French agricultural retailer/Négociant supplying crop inputs, fertilizers, and grain collection to farmers in eastern France. Closest comparable size and structure to Ringard as a multi-site independent agri-supplier.

Others

• Perfarmer: Digital platform currently partnered with Ringard that provides real-time grain pricing and market data to farmers. Listed as an ecosystem partner/enabler rather than a competitor, but exemplifies the digital grain-pricing category Ringard itself uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RINGARDAGRI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ringard-agri

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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