Beef conversion opportunity
Productive, well-developed farm with the scale, contour and infrastructure to transition into a substantial beef operation.
After many years of hard work and careful stewardship, the vendors have decided to step back, presenting an opportunity to secure a substantial farming property with genuine scope for conversion to a beef operation.
Comprising 245.4603 hectares, more or less and subject to survey, across multiple titles, the property is currently operated as a dairy farm, milking 360 cows once-a-day with split calving. The diverse contour provides plenty of versatility, with approximately a quarter flat, a quarter plateau and the balance rolling to steeper country, creating a strong foundation for a range of beef farming systems.
The farm's productive soils include Kaipara clay and clay loam on the river flats, Waiotira clay and clay loam across the terrace and rolling country, Mangakahia mottle clay loam on the central flats, and Whakapara mottled clay on the southern flats. Approximately 25 hectares are in regrassed pasture, while the current crop rotation includes nine hectares of turnips and 17 to 18 hectares of maize, demonstrating the productive capability of the land.
For those looking to convert to beef, the existing infrastructure provides an excellent starting point. The property includes a 250-cow feed pad, two 55-metre herd homes, silage bunker, three fertiliser/feed bins, three implement sheds, a 13-bay calf rearing shed and a two-bay training shed. The existing 32ASHB dairy shed, complete with Allflex drafting gate and SenseHub cow collars, also provides potential for repurposing or supporting a range of future farming options.
The current effluent system includes a four-pond system servicing 50 hectares through in-ground lines, along with a travelling irrigator and two cannons. Water is sourced from the creek.
Accommodation is well catered for with three homes, including a five-bedroom main home, a three-bedroom home and a two-bedroom cottage, providing flexibility for family living, staff or additional income opportunities.
Further value is provided by 30 hectares of newly planted pines and approximately two hectares of established pines.
Located approximately 37 minutes from Whangarei and 33 minutes from Dargaville, the property combines scale, productive soils, varied contour and substantial infrastructure with genuine potential for conversion to a well-established beef farming operation.
The vendors are now looking to retire, creating an opportunity for the next owner to take the property in a new direction and build on the strong farming foundation already in place.
After many years of hard work and careful stewardship, the vendors have decided to step back, presenting an opportunity to secure a substantial farming property with genuine scope for conversion to a beef operation.
Comprising 245.4603 hectares, more or less and subject to survey, across multiple titles, the property is currently operated as a dairy farm, milking 360 cows once-a-day with split calving. The diverse contour provides plenty of versatility, with approximately a quarter flat, a quarter plateau and the balance rolling to steeper country, creating a strong foundation for a range of beef farming systems.
The farm's productive soils include Kaipara clay and clay loam on the river flats, Waiotira clay and clay loam across the terrace and rolling country, Mangakahia mottle clay loam on the central flats, and Whakapara mottled clay on the southern flats. Approximately 25 hectares are in regrassed pasture, while the current crop rotation includes nine hectares of turnips and 17 to 18 hectares of maize, demonstrating the productive capability of the land.
For those looking to convert to beef, the existing infrastructure provides an excellent starting point. The property includes a 250-cow feed pad, two 55-metre herd homes, silage bunker, three fertiliser/feed bins, three implement sheds, a 13-bay calf rearing shed and a two-bay training shed. The existing 32ASHB dairy shed, complete with Allflex drafting gate and SenseHub cow collars, also provides potential for repurposing or supporting a range of future farming options.
The current effluent system includes a four-pond system servicing 50 hectares through in-ground lines, along with a travelling irrigator and two cannons. Water is sourced from the creek.
Accommodation is well catered for with three homes, including a five-bedroom main home, a three-bedroom home and a two-bedroom cottage, providing flexibility for family living, staff or additional income opportunities.
Further value is provided by 30 hectares of newly planted pines and approximately two hectares of established pines.
Located approximately 37 minutes from Whangarei and 33 minutes from Dargaville, the property combines scale, productive soils, varied contour and substantial infrastructure with genuine potential for conversion to a well-established beef farming operation.
The vendors are now looking to retire, creating an opportunity for the next owner to take the property in a new direction and build on the strong farming foundation already in place.
Key features
Location
Approximately 37 minutes from Whangarei and 33 minutes from Dargaville.
Dwelling details
Three homes: a five-bedroom main, a three-bedroom home, and a two-bedroom cottage, providing options for family or staff.
Farm buildings
Extensive well-maintained infrastructure including , including a 32ASHB shed with Allfex drafting gate supporting Sensehub cow collars, 250-cow feed pad, two 55-metre herd homes and more.
Beef
Productive 245.4603ha beef conversion opportunity – Well-developed property with a versatile mix of flat, plateau, rolling and steeper country.
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