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Asking Price $8,500,000 Plus GST (if any)


Western Southland Dairy Farm


Situated in the Waipango district, conveniently located near Riverton and Invercargill, this reliable 700 cow dairy farm has consistently produced an average of 287,709kg of milk solids over the last three seasons.

The property features excellent internal races and two road frontages, comprising generally rolling to flat contours, complemented by well-maintained fences and a wide range of farm buildings. The 40 aside herringbone cowshed has had recently installed ACRs and a Protrack system, and it is equipped with an in-shed feeding system. There is plenty of accommodation, including three family homes on the farm.

A strong regrassing program has been implemented over the years, with 120 MA cows wintered on the property as well.

Waipango Dairy has been effectively managed for the past ten years. This property is genuinely offered for sale, and an inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate its potential.


Land Area

250 ha

Nearest Town

Riverton 10km.

Primary School

Riverton 9.6km.

Secondary School

Aparima College 10km.

Salesyards

Lorneville 35km.

Dairy Supplier and Company Number

Fonterra, supply number 34560.

Present Condition (areas approximate)

Excellent regrassing histroy with 21ha regrassed this season, 10.4ha swedes (some maybe grazed prior to settlement). Vendor usually leaved 5ha for cows to coming back for calving.

Contour Description

Flat to gentle rolling.

Average Rainfall

Approx. 1,100mm.

Weeds

Normal farm maintenance, some ragwort, gorse sprayed.

Water Supply

New bore 2018 situated by the second dwelling, there are two other bores but are not used. Dosatron situated at the cowshed. Mostly 32-40mm lines, with troughs in all paddocks.

Effluent

Gravity to two sludge beds, pumped to lined pond, underground hydrants to pods, greenwash in cowshed. New effluent consents are in the process of renewal. All the required inspections, drop test etc have been completed and had approval on all.

Fertiliser

As per Ballance recommendations, soil tests available.

Access and Roads

Very good well formed internal lanes, two road frontages.

Supplements

On settlement date 200 bales of baleage on swede paddock, 200 bales of baleage on feed pad and 150t stack silage.

Additional Feed Purchased

Normally 120t barley, 60t DDG and 200t PKE.

Supplement made on Farm

Usually make approximately 200 bales of baleage.

Homestead

Tidy brick and roughcast homestead modernised over the last three years with new kitchen, paint, bathroom and carpet. Open plan kitchen, living and dining, three bedrooms plus office, separate bathroom, laundry and two toilets, separate garage. Heated by a new heatpump and Yunca burner.

Other Homes

No. 2: Brick and roughcast home, open plan kitchen, living and dining, four bedrooms, separate bathroom, laundry and two toilets, new heatpump. Interior recently painted, new carpet and bathroom. Attached garaging.

No. 3: Weatherboard home, open plan kitchen, living and dining, three bedrooms, separate bathroom and laundry, new heatpump and Yunca burner. Recently painted interior. Separate garaging.

Farm Buildings

40 aside herringbone cowshed with recently installed Milktech ACRs, protrack and a drafting gate installed and a new office. Upgraged De Laval plant, Milphos wash system, circular yard, and Hector feeding system with two 13t silos. Four bay implement shed with concrete floor, separate woolshed, covered yards utilised for calves, two silage pits on hard base, two bay fertliser shed, three bay implement shed and four bay hay shed.

Farm Chattels (Plant & Machinery)

Normal dairy farm chattels including all parts of the effluent system included.

Silage Pits and Pads

Stand off calving pad for 99 cows. Consent has provision in place to install feed pad at the cowshed.

Gravel Pits

Gravel on the farm for lanes.

Shelter and Trees

Good internal shelter with majority hedges.

Wintered Stock (numbers approximate)

Wintered 685 cows of which 120 were wintered on farm. Balance of cows off farm at the vendors grazing property.

Current Stock

Peak milk 650 normally.

Date - Calving

2 Aug 2025

Herd Summary

Recorded LIC and DNA.

TB Status

C10.

Paula Laughton
Paula Laughton

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Pip Ryan

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