Scale Balance Location - 185ha Dairy Farm

This 185 hectare dairy farm offers scale seldom available in this district. This property is offered to the market with a proven track record spanning many years. The ideal balance offered by this dairy farm will appeal to those focused on production improvement. \nWith a warm aspect, the flat to undulating contour supports a milking platform of 163 hectares. Current management favours a traditional grass fed method of production. Previously (2011-2013) this dairy produced 181,519 milk solids from a 435 Friesian/Friesian cross herd average 3 year production. The 2014/15 season saw 166,616 kg milk solids also using an all grass system. A computerised Waikato Frontier/Afi Farm System provides automation at the shed.\nSubdivided into 99 paddocks the farm is well raced and fenced. Soils include Mairoa Ash and Peat. The benefits of a strong fertiliser history are apparent. Metered water supply. Effluent disposal is by way of ponds and spread by hydrants. Fencing throughout is a mix of electric and post and batten.\nFarm buildings include a 44 bale Chapman rotary cowshed, implement sheds, calf shed and stock yards. Accommodation is provided by two comfortable four bedroom homes each with ancillary garaging. \nA QE2 Covenant of 7.8 hectares encompasses a portion of an attractive lake, an ideal spot for recreation. \nOffered for sale are land and buildings. Fonterra supply, shares excluded. \nThe farm is situated within a comfortable drive of Te Awamutu (34km), Cambridge (47km) and Putaruru (23km). Hamilton with its city facilities is also nearby (63km).