(ROOM FOR EXPANSION)
Once in a lifetime opportunity to enter the Organic Industry (Australia’s fastest growing agricultural sector) as market leader in premium organic citrus, with established market in place.
Main supplier to Queensland Organic Citrus showing production will increase significantly over the next three years.
TOTAL AREA:
49.83 ha / 123.13 Acres of Deep River Loam Soil (well drained) ideal for citrus or any other tree crops
DESCRIPTION:
- This fully established Citrus Orchard with fruit varieties specifically developed to meet
market needs:- Imperial Mandarins, Lemons, Limes, early Navel Oranges
- 3000 Trees growing on 6.3ha.
EXPANSION POTENTIAL:
An additional 27.7ha of suitable well-drained river loam with established water mains.
WATER:
- Excellent Water Security
- believed to be the best within the district with ample water to expand to 34 hectares or to transfer.
- 143 Megalitre Allocation from Burnett River
- 46 Megalitre Water Harvest Licence from Burnett River
- 22 000 gal/hr Bore (Unrestricted good quality)
- 53 Megalitre Ring Tank / Dam
IRRIGATION:
- The property is fully serviced with Underground Mains and Irrigation Motors & Pumps.
PACKING COMPLEX:
Improvements:
- Ten year old 30m x 20m Packing Shed, Computerised Packing Plant and 16 pallet coolroom in front of Packing Shed (enables citrus to be packed to clients specifications)
- Machinery Shed with workshop and staff amenities
MACHINERY:
- Comprehensive list of Plant & Equipment included
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION:
This orchard has been Certified Organic for approximately 11 years, and is a market leader and major supplier of premium organic citrus in Australia.
The organic status may be transferred to the new owner with support for this to occur provided by the current owners within the asking price.
Additional support is available to interested parties on a consultancy basis. The vendors have extensive knowledge and proven systems for production and marketing of subtropical organic citrus, and are very happy to share this knowledge with the new owners if interest exists.
The Organic Industry is Australia’s fastest growing agricultural sector and offers solid returns for certified product.