200 Acre Dairy Farm - Lease Opportunity

Lemon Tree Bay Partnership50/50 SharemilkerTapora, Wellsford, Auckland2mo ago
Rare opportunity to lease a well-established 200-acre (approx. 80ha) dairy farm on the Kaipara Harbour. This farm has been in continuous dairying for over 50 years, with the current leasee stepping back due to health reasons. The property is very easy to run, milking 140 cows and producing 50,000kgMS on easy rolling contour. Infrastructure includes a tidy 12-aside herringbone shed, multiple sheds, clean bore water, and well-maintained lanes. Well suited to a couple but can be comfortably operated by a single person. Accommodation is a large open-plan 4-bedroom home, warm and spacious for family living. Boundary access to the Kaipara harbour and excellent fishing make this the ultimate lifestyle opportunity. Bring your own herd, or options are available to purchase the current well-performing herd from the outgoing leasee. Lease preferred, but other arrangements may be considered for the right applicant. Contact Linda 021 251 9370

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