Third Generation Family Farm

This 99ha (245 acre) dairy unit features an even mix of fertile flats and easy hill country. Faithfully farmed by three generations of the same family it has been well developed.\n\nThe farm is operated as a spring calving operation and currently with a 50/50 sharemilker in place. The farm is centrally raced to some 39 paddocks. Water is sourced from a reliable stream. Regular fertiliser applications together with the effluent sees fertility at good levels. Regular summer cropping has seen all the flats regressed in the past decade. No crops will be grown this season.\nFarm improvements include a 28ASHB shed, 2 x calf sheds, a 152 cow wintering barn, 3-bay implement shed and half round hay barn.\n\nThis year 260 cows have been wintered with replacement stock grazed off. The 5 year production average with 240 cows is 70,316kg/ms with a top of 77,381kg/ms. The farm will be offered for sale with 80,000 Fonterra shares. Conservatively farmed with low inputs. Plenty of scope to increase production.\n\nThe farm boasts two well maintained three bedroom homes. The main home features a large open plan living area plus a huge conservatory. It has been recently extensively renovated and is an ideal family home.\n\nA very attractive property offering that special location factor. Privately situated yet just 1km off SH1. Centrally situated between Whangarei and Ruakaka. Close proximity to schooling and popular Bream Bay east coast beaches. Plus there is a limeworks and Ravensdown fertiliser base on the boundary.\n\nGenuine retiring vendors are reluctantly selling only because of ill health. Great opportunity here. Contact me now for full details.\n\nClick to view the virtual tour.\n\nInspection by appointment only.\n