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Tuesday 18 March 2025, 2.00pm


Parklea Dairy - Scale Opportunity


Parklea Dairy is a high-performing, scale dairy farm ideally located in the Wairuna district, 45km from the Gore township. This well-established property features a robust, efficient operation, with 1,150 cows currently being milked, achieving over 630,000kgMS.

It features a 50 bail rotary cowshed that is fully automated and centrally located for easy management. The land offers flat to undulating contour, quality silt loam soils with extensive regrassing to ensure long term productivity.

The main homestead has been renovated and there are five additional housing options. The farm also features a large feed pad/calving pad, mainly double troughed, calving facilities with milk line from dairy shed, fertiliser sheds and various other support buildings.

This property offers scale and efficiency - an excellent opportunity for buyers who want to capitalise on a strong milk price next season. Flexible purchasing options are available, contact the sole agents today.


Land Area

444 ha

Nearest Town

Clinton, 8km.
Balclutha, 30.5km
Gore, 45km

Primary School

Clinton School 4.6km & Local bus run past the farm
Waiwera south school 12km & local bus run

Secondary School

Gore high school 44km, local bus run
South Otago high 29km, school local bus run

Dairy Supplier and Company Number

Open Country Dairy 13583

Present Condition (areas approximate)

453 ha’s total
425ha’s effective, all in grass
6.4 ha’s of Trees

On average last 5 years 20% / year young grass
Summer turnips used to turnover grass for clean re-newel

Contour Description

Flat to undulating.

Soil Types

Wairuna silt loam 300-600mm deep fertile top soil.
Yellow clay subsoil great summer moisture holding capacity.

Average Rainfall

750-900ml / yr

Weeds

Spraying lane sides & Thistles.

Water Supply

Water is sourced from the local council water scheme (Clutha River) with there being 72 units. There are also four farm bores. Two troughs in each main dairy paddock. 200,000 litre water storage tank at the shed and a 50,000 litre tank at the top of the farm.
63mm ring main water line with 32-40mm lines to water troughs off mainline.
Water for houses all off the scheme except white brick home which is via spring off hill.

Effluent

All gravity from shed to ponds.

Fertiliser

Standard base fertiliser. Fertiliser history on file upon request.

Supplements

700 ton of silage / baleage made on farm.
Summer turnips when grown 11-14 tonne yields consistently.

Additional Feed Purchased

10 tonne straw
600 tonne of PK
450 tonne Grain
120 tonne DDG

Homestead

Fully renovated four bedroom homestead last year. Open plan living with separate second lounge. Double glazed and heated via diesel radiators and heat pump. Main bathroom with bath and shower, additional ensuite off main bedroom with shower and toilet. This home has been completed to an executive level and will not disappoint.

Farm Buildings

50 bail rotatory cowshed built by CCMP which is approx 20 years old, equipped with ACRS, Protrack, in shed feed system, Varicool refrigeration system, circular holding yard with attached cattle yards and permanent load out ramp. Dairy shed has been well maintained.

Silage Pits and Pads

Approx. 7,200m2 feed pad with clay base with chip over top and concrete feed troughs, tile drains throughout that feed into effluent ponds.
Silage Pad; Approx. 740m2 concrete based silage pad/bunker

Gravel Pits

Some rotten rock on farm.

Yard

Cattle yards at calving pad pens large enough to hold 350 cows.

Woodlots

6.4 ha’s of trees.
Shelter belts throughout the farm.

Current Stock

1,130 dairy cows.

Calving

4th August - 20th October approx

Stock & Plant

Livestock at valuation.

Number of Staff

-Manager
-2IC
-3 assistants
-Calf rearer in spring

Shay Moseby
Shay Moseby

Rural Salesperson

P03 218 8959
M027 268 6879


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Chris Swale
Chris Swale

Rural Salesperson

P03 218 8959
M027 442 5032


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