This 225 acre dairy farm represents an ideal opportunity for a farming family. Less than 15 minutes drive from Deloraine this property offers an excellent balance between lifestyle opportunity, and potential for further development of productivity. The facilities include an 18 aside herringbone dairy, good shed facilities and a very clean pastured farm.

The vendors have gradually been increasing herd numbers and from the 2014 season are currently milking approximately 120 Spring calved predominantly Jersey cross cows with further cows to clve in autumn in what has been a year round milking operation. Past seasons have averaged approximately 150 cows in a predominantly pasture focused operation. The cows are milked off 225 acres dedicated to the milking operation, while a further 50 acre title which is situated across the road has been utilised for followers and fodder production. An adjoining three bedroom home is potentially available for rent to an operator who wishes to establish a new residence on the 225 acres.

On average the vendors produce approximately 500 round bales of silage and hay, with between 100 to 150 bales being outsourced from neighbouring farms. Approximately ten percent of the farms pastures are renovated annually with Oates under-sown with Perennial Rye and Clover species. Drainage has been improved to pastures and laneways, and the farm is an exemplary example of a rigorous weed control programme.

The dairy is an 18 a side swing over herringbone with Delaval electronic pulsation, 68 mm milk line, twin 1,800 Fridgerite vats and pendulum exit gates. The parlour features a grain feed system and with delivery suited to silo. Dairy effluent is dispersed to pasture via travelling irrigator. Approximately 50 acres of pastures can be irrigated with the existing system of K-line pods. Irrigation is supplied from two storage dams with capacities of 10 and 20 megalitres respectively which are supplemented by a newly installed bore with an output of 4,000 gallons per hour. A second bore with a capacity of 1,000 gallons per hour provides domestic and stock water supply, made more efficient by a hilltop 10,000 gallon concrete tank that provides water reticulation to troughs by gravity. A third bore with a capacity between 600 & 800 gallons per hour is available, but is inactive at the moment as surplus to needs.

Outbuildings include, calf sheds and recently installed colour-bond 4 bay barn. All contribute to the flexibility and lifestyle opportunities represented by the property.

The property is only about 15 minutes from Deloraine, shops amenities, schools, rural merchandise, cafes and dining options. The property is conveniently located with the option of colleges at either Devonport or Launceston just over half an hour further in either direction, as are major shopping facilities and amenities, airports and ferry terminal for access to the mainland.

For a potential purchaser looking to purchase an entry level dairy farm, and considering a smaller acreage dairy farm this is ideal. Further detail is available upon request and inspection by appointment with listing agent.

Property Code: 866