Wendland Olives SE Qld – 259ha (640 acres) approx Freehold
Wendland Olives was established 8 yrs ago. It has brought to the Queensland Olive Industry, a fresh entrepreneurial approach, encompassing state of the art farming infrastructures and techniques, complimented by innovative marketing. This has resulted in a comprehensive network of product outlets both in Queensland and Interstate. From the farm to the table, Wendland Olives and its associated marketing outlets represents a business opportunity, which currently shows exciting returns and clearly indicates a future of continued growth and expansion.
* Wendland Olives is situated on the Darling Downs in South East Queensland. 2.5 hours Brisbane, 1 hour Toowoomba
* Approximately 67 hectares (165 acres) were fully cleared and developed as an olive grove. Approximately 28 hectares (70 acres) has been pushed and windrowed for further olive plantings. Olives can be grown without irrigation.
* The 165 acre olive grove of 19,000 trees comprise of 14,800 Frantoio; Tuscan premium oil producer; 3,600 Manzanillo: Plump Spanish table fruit; 350 Sevillano: Large Spanish table fruit; 150 Pendolino: Tuscan oil producer – magnificent weeping variety; 100 mixed varieties for trial and pollination purposes, balance grazing/natural bush and wildlife
* State of the art infrastructure and substantial irrigation dam, capacity 400 megalitres. There are 5 smaller dams located on the property. Wendland Olives with its impressive water storage facilities and integrated irrigation system, will ensure that maximum yields are easily achievable. Irrigation equipment includes: Grundfos centrifugal pump; Cummins 5.9l diesel engine (115HP); Amiad Screen filter and 14 disc filters; the sprinkler system is approx 90 kms of established installed micro jet sprinkler system, including mains, sub mains.
* Accommodation includes a low set brick home built about 1982, 213 sq m living, 135 sq m of verandahs, formal lounge, family room, 4 bedrooms plus ensuite, main bathroom, kitchen, laundry and wrap around verandas.
* 400 sq metre office/staff accommodation, comprising of a low set demountable structure of 434 sq m providing a combination of office, storerooms and accommodation facilities.
* Machinery shed – 94 sq m plus an attached 75 sq m skillion
* Equipment includes Belarus 90hp tractor; Nuffield; Cat D6 bulldozer; Superior 6′ slasher; 1 tonne bucket; 3 tonne fertilizer/manure spreader; spray rig/boom; hand spray unit quad mounted; quad bikes; Vehicles include a Bedford 4 tonne truck, Mazda 4 tonne truck, Toyota Hilux 2 x 4 utility; Offset discs; Long forks;
* Option for current owner to buy back production under agreed conditions
* Staff and ongoing management available
Be part of a proven expanding health product experiencing significant growth in local and international markets