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Affordable Dairy Unit


This dairy farm at Mataura Island is a tidy, well-presented unit in a good farming area. Milking 280 cows with an approximate three-year average of 85,000kg MS, the property sits on good soils with strong pastures and flat to gentle contour, making it straightforward to manage. The centrally located 24 bail internal rotary provides good cow flow, supported by practical farm buildings including calf shed, workshop and storage. Effluent is consented for 350 cows until 2033. Water is supplied via a bore with Davey filtration and troughs in all paddocks, and the farm is well fenced and raced throughout. Accommodation includes a character three-bedroom home plus a second dwelling, providing options for family or staff. This is an ideal first farm or a very tidy additional unit for those already farming in the district, with the herd available if required. A genuine opportunity in a reliable location.


Land Area

94 ha

Nearest Town

Edendale 16.2km, Wyndham18km, Gore 43km, Invercargill 42km.

Primary School

Edendale Primary School, 16.5km.
Wyndham Primary School, 18km.

Secondary School

Menzies College, 17.8km.

Freezing Works

Alliance, 50km.

Salesyards

Lorneville, 49km.

Dairy Supplier and Company Number

Fonterra, 34335.

Present Condition (areas approximate)

(areas approx) 3ha of new spring sown grass, usually 3ha of winter crop for the winter, balance as inspected and permanent pasture.

Contour Description

Flat contour with some very gentle hills. There are some large swales in paddocks north of the dairy shed where there are old river channels.

Soil Types

Jacobstown, Charlton Fleming, Ardlussa.

Average Rainfall

1,100mm.

Weeds

The property has been winter sprayed for ragwart.

Water Supply

Davey Alteration system for iron removal. A bore pumps to troughs in all paddocks.

Effluent

Dairy shed effluent flows to a stone trap and then to two clay lined ponds. The pond measures about 49m x 20m. A travelling irrigator is used to apply effluent to approx 30ha on the dairy shed side of the farm. An umbilical system is occasionally used to clean out the ponds and remove sludge. Leachate from the silage stack also runs into the pond.

Effluent Consents

Consented for 350 cows, expires till 31st May 2033

Fertiliser

As per Ballance recommendations. Information available upon request.

Supplements

On settlement date there will be 280 bales of good quality new seasons baleage, 1,900kg DM cover.

Additional Feed Purchased

Some PKE 24/25 season, contracted 150t PKE this season.

Supplement made on Farm

Season dependent 80 - 100 bales.

Homestead

Character three bedroom with tin exterior and tin roof. Mix of double glazed and wooden windows throughout the house. Open plan living and kitchen, separate lounge, large full bathroom and a separate toilet. Diesel radiators throughout the house. Single garage.

Other Homes

Four bedroom brick/roughcast and iron roof. Kitchen dining and living all open, bathroom, laundry with single garage. Wood burner fireplace and some underfloor heating in porch.

Farm Buildings

24 bail internal rotary cowshed, load out ramp and vet race. Cooling water is recycled for washing the yard. Four bay calf shed and a seven bay calf shed. Workshop with four bays and other supporting buildings.

Farm Chattels (Plant & Machinery)

Electric fence unit, normal chattels for dairy unit.

Wintered Stock (numbers approximate)

All stock wintered off farm.

Current Stock

280 peak milk.

Herd Summary

Herd available to purchase at valuation.

Paula Laughton
Paula Laughton

Rural Salesperson

P+6 43 218 8959
M027 533 1268


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