The Burdekin district is recognized as one of Australia’s main agricultural centres, having access to the vast water resources of the Burdekin Dam and its underground water table. It is also Australia’s premium sugar growing area, containing four CSR Sugar Mills. The Burdekin is the sugar capital of Australia, with about 80,000 hectares of land under sugar cane and an annual production of about 1.25 million tonnes of raw sugar. The district also contributes one third of the nation’s mango harvest and is a major producer of melons, sweet corn and maize and a host of other fruit and vegetables. A rich network of creeks and mangrove-lined estuaries make the area a mecca for fishing and crabbing. The Burdekin is known for the hot spot for catching the best fighting fish the Barramundi and the Mangrove Jack. This property is in a great location surrounded by gum trees and a hassle free farm. The property is currently growing sugar cane but can grow a diverse range of crops.
Area: 125.80 Ha, 310.85 acres, 1 title freehold.
Machinery Shed: The property has one large machinery shed and one smaller equipment shed. 36m x 20m x 5m high
Soil types: Black self-mulching Clay soils.
Rainfall: Average rainfall 35 to 40 inches per annum.
Irrigation: The property has poly pipe line, with cylinder risers throughout for hassle free of watering.
Water Allocation: The property has approximately 812 Megs of water allocation from Sunwater.
Pump: The property comprises of 3 open water, 1 underground and 3 open water recycled pumps.
- 1 x 14hp x 7″ Kubota open water pump
- 1 x 16hp x 10″ Kubota China open water pump
- 1 x 12hp x 8″ Yanmar China open water Pump
- 1 x 16hp x 8″ Kubota China open water pump
- 1 x 16hp x 8″ Kubota China open water pump
- 1 x 5kw 8″ china pump
- 1 x 6″ underground bore (Not Commissioned)
Implements & Machinery: Machinery and equipment all included in sale, a machinery list will be available on request.