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A substantial 348ha dairy farm in the proven Mabel Bush district, just 21km from Invercargill, offering a genuine tier one location. Predominantly flat contour with quality Waikiwi, Woodlands and Pukemutu soils, the farm is well suited to consistent pasture performance and carries a strong wintering history. Subdivided into 85 paddocks with excellent internal races, the property is set up for efficient cow flow and management. The vendors have recently purchased an additional 30ha, utilised for young stock and wintering on a rotation basis within the dairy platform. Effluent consent is in place for 1,050 cows until May 2032. The quality 64 bail rotary shed is well appointed with Milfos plant, ACRs and in-shed feeding, supported by extensive calf rearing and implement facilities. Production has been consistent, with 453,604kg MS in 2023/24 and 438,496kg MS in 2024/25 from a peak of around 850 cows. Accommodation includes a substantial main homestead plus four additional dwellings.
348 ha
Invercargill 21km, Winton 32km.
Hedgehope, 11km.
Myross Bush, 12km.
Invercargill Secondary Schools, 21km.
Alliance, 21km.
Lorneville, 15km.
Open Country #13044
(areas approx) 10 ha in first crop swedes and chou mix, 34ha new grass this season, 1.9 ha in Pinus Radiata to be milled, balance in permanent pasture as inspected.
Predominantly flat with a gentle roll.
Balanced.
Mostly Waikiwi + Woodlands and Pukemutu, parts of Woodlands + Waikiwi and Dacre + Titipua.
1,200mm.
Clean with normal annual spraying programme in place.
85
Max 2km.
A new well (paddock 74) pumps to the tanks at the shed for stock water via 40mm lines, many paddocks have two troughs. There are two bores that supply the dairy shed water.
Effluent from the dairy shed flows to a sump, then pumped to weeping walls then to a holding pond. Applied via hydrants and 24 uni pods. Consented for 1,050 cows until 31 May 2032. Effluent consented for application via low rate irrigation system, umbilical system and slurry wagon.
As per Ballance recommendations.
191kg/ha purchased N surplus
External access off Rakahouka Hedgehope Road and good internal lanes providing good stock movement.
On settlement 850 bales of baleage, 1900kg DM.
Approx 1t per cow of PKE, DDG and Wheat.
400 bales of baleage made this season to date.
299 Rakahouka Hedgehope Road - Large substantial north facing two storied family home comprising of an open plan kitchen, dining, lounge and four bedrooms. Heated throughout by diesel radiators and a pellet fire in the lounge. Two bathrooms, laundry and an office area and attached double garaging.
251 Rakahouka Hedgehope Road - Brick exterior with tile roof and aluminum windows. Kitchen, dining lounge and office, four bedrooms. Heated by a Yunca and gas fire. (heatpump in hallway not working). Separate toilet and shower and bathroom, laundry. Attached double garage with extra storage and toilet.
Well appointed 64 bail rotary shed with a circular yard, Milfos plant, ACR's, in shed feeding system, silo, AI fold away vet stand, double backing gate - one with green wash, office, toilet, covered vet race, drafting by controller at cups on, double load out ramp, Soludose, urea silo.
Large covered yards utilised for calf rearing, attached large enclosed concrete floor workshop, three bay implement shed, four bay implement/calf shed and attached fertiliser shed, five bay implement shed, 6 bay implement shed and many other storage and supporting buildings. Decommissioned rotary shed.
Normal dairy farm chattels including a 21,500l & 16,000 milk vats.
Located at the workshop and on a concrete base.
Available on farm.
Hedges and small woodlots.
2025: 700 cows on crop
2024: 900 cows on crop
2023: 930 cows on crop
10th August.
Livestock available for purchase.
Four full time staff.
C10.
A beautifully presented South Hillend dairy farm combining proven performance, prime location and genuine future opportunity. Positioned in the highly regarded South Hillend district, just 18km from...
$14,395,000 + Plus GST (if any)
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