The property is predominantly pivot irrigated with a small area of spray (gun) irrigation. Water management is well preserved with two consented irrigation bores across the property providing pivot and troughs with reliable water flows in association with some CPWL water.
This property offers reliable pasture growth throughout the season, with well-maintained paddocks and minimal weed invasion. Historically budgeted inputs have ranged between 600 – 800 kgDM/Cow depending on seasonal factors, stock is wintered off-farm on a neighbouring property and supplemented on Barley/Grain & PKE throughout the season.
The farm has a strong record of environmental compliance. Fertiliser inputs on the property have been in line with industry standards and nitrogen loss has been a key area of improvement in recent years.
The overall condition of farm infrastructure is good. All staff/manager houses on the property are modern, being established after the dairy conversion of the farm in 2012. The dairy shed, also built in 2012 is tidy and suitable for the size of the property & herd. The farm also includes a range of implement sheds & rural utility buildings. Farm tracks and races are regularly repaired and provide good access across the whole farm. Fencing is in a good condition with repairs conducted as required.
Overall, this farm provides a strong platform as a well-developed, mid-scale dairy farm. It offers flexibility and financial opportunity for those wating to grow their stake in the dairy industry.
220 Hectares flat pasture, located in desirable location on the Canterbury Plains 35km West of Christchurch City, 20km North-West of Rolleston. Well serviced with schooling in Kirwee & Darfield.
A high producing farm with forecasted production of 322,000 for the 2024 season
A good manager dwelling, 2 staff accommodation houses, plus a full range of rural utility buildings.