Dairy Farm With Superb Infrastructure

Auctioning Wednesday 28th May @ 11am at the Kyabram Club (82 Allan St Kyabram) in conjunction with Kevin Hicks Real Estate - Paul Durden.

A rare opportunity to secure a highly productive 330-acre (133.6ha) irrigated dairy farm, ideally located across three adjoining blocks. With proven performance, extensive infrastructure, and premium soils, this farm is ready for continued success in dairy, cropping, or mixed enterprise.

Farm Overview:
• Total Area: 330 acres (133.6 hectares) across three titles
• Soil Type: Predominantly Shepparton Fine Sandy Loam, laser-graded for optimal use (pasture, cropping, lucerne)
• Annual Production: Approx. 137,000kg MS, 600+ rolls of pasture silage in spring, plus multiple lucerne silage and hay cuts
• Tree Lines: Established shelter belts throughout for stock comfort and aesthetics

Fertiliser & Soil Management:
• Strong fertiliser history with annual broadcast of SSP (approx. 250kg/ha) & DAP (approx. 80kg/ha)
• Lime applied every 3–4 years
• Nitrogen applied as both granular (Urea, SOA, Grassboosta) and liquid (Easy N)
• Annual application of compost/manure
• Olsen P levels typically in the 40s

Block 1: Dairy Block – 2425 Lilford Road (172 acres / 69 ha)
This is the operational hub of the farm, hosting the majority of the infrastructure.

Irrigation & Infrastructure:
• 3-phase KSB pump (8–24 ML/day capacity)
• Laser graded with modern pipe & riser system and some open channels
• Two Kubota diesel pumps (reuse dam and mosquito drain)
• Efficient drainage – no water pooling post-irrigation
• Effluent system with dedicated KSB pump connected to irrigation

Pasture & Cropping:
• 39ha annual ryegrass & clover, 10ha forage cereal
• 7ha dryland pasture

Infrastructure Includes:
• 20-a-side swing-over herringbone dairy: ACRs, autodraft, auto wash, variable speed vac pump, third line
• Milk Vat: 8,400L with pre-chiller & plate cooler
• Feed System: 3 silos, roller mill, mineral dispenser
• Workshop, hay sheds, irrigation pump shed
• Stock/domestic dam and pressure pump feeding multiple blocks

Residence: Spacious & Comfortable Farmhouse
• Solid double-brick construction on slab (approx. 30 years old)
• 3 bedrooms (master with WIR & ensuite), 2 living areas, office, formal dining
• Generous kitchen and laundry, spa bathroom
• Verandahs surround most of the house, plus undercover entertaining area
• Secluded heated pool with spa
• Twin-car garage, solar panel system with battery backup
• Low-maintenance garden with automated irrigation system

Block 2: East Bourne – 2455 Lilford Road (65 acres / 26 ha)
• 20ha irrigated (pipe & riser and open channel with Padman stops)
• Central laneway system
• Two elevated dryland paddocks (3.5ha) – ideal winter stock area
• Stock and irrigation water supplied via Dairy Block
• Hay shed (open-sided)

Block 3: Deans Block – 2335 Lilford Road (93 acres / 37 ha)
• Irrigation and dryland with own GMW automated meter
• Power pit installed but not connected
• Water via pressure pump from Dairy Block
• 10ha annual ryegrass & clover (irrigated), 6ha ryegrass/sub + forage cereals (recycle pump), 9ha dryland forage (wheat & vetch)
• Approx. 7ha lucerne (irrigated and dryland)

Summary:
This exceptional farm represents a turnkey opportunity for those looking to scale or establish a high-performance dairy or mixed enterprise. With premium soil, robust infrastructure, reliable irrigation, and proven productivity, this is an investment in long-term success.

Terms: 10% Deposit
Settlement: 90 days or earlier by mutual agreement

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