This exceptional, mixed farming holding may be sold bare (land and infrastructure only) or as an operational dairy and milk processing facility.
Comprising 149.05ha (368 acres) and with extensive Logan River frontage, it has a range of potential agricultural uses turf, grazing, hay production and cropping. A 350ML water allocation is included in the sale, as well as a 58ML water harvesting licence.
The underground mains network spans approximately 10km and can irrigate up to 121 hectares. 4 bores (2 equipped) provide additional stock and irrigation water when necessary. Given the availability of water and the irrigation infrastructure in place, the property has consistently produced quality lucerne hay, feed crops and silage.
Home of the popular '4 Real Milk' brand, the long standing Scenic Rim dairy has undergone many changes throughout the years. Embracing innovative technology, the dairy is now equipped with 6 Lely robotic units and a milk bottling plant, increasing efficiency across all facets of the operation. 4 Real Milk products are distributed through approximately 300 retailers and there is the opportunity for further growth. If sold as a dairy and milk processing facility, the sale will include the 4 Real Milk brand and all associated assets.
Here is a brief summary of the farm and dairy operation. For a more comprehensive description (including inventories), please contact Danny Bukowski for an Information Memorandum.
Farm improvements:
- 4 residences
- 100 x 20m loafing barn (capacity 300 head)
- 70 x 7m concrete feedout shed
- 6 bay machinery shed, multiple hay sheds, under cover cattle treatment area
Dairy:
- Current production averages 18 22L / day
- Equipped with 6 Lely Astronaut A3 robotic units, with capacity to milk 420 cows
- 42 000L storage in the dairy (for raw milk), 8 500L in the milk factory (for processed milk only)
- 110kva backup generator runs dairy, milk cooling, factory and the 4 houses.
- 77kw solar power 50kw on the dairy/farm and 27kw on the milk factory
- Dairy office and rest room
Milk factory:
- Processing capacity of 70 000L / week or 10 000L / day (Council approved). Some improvements necessary to reach this level
- Currently processing 20 000L / week (including yoghurt and cheeses) with genuine potential to expand
- Products include full cream, pasteurised only milk, flavoured milks, cheeses and yoghurt
- Facilities to homogenise in the factory (currently unused)
- 3 types of bottles 2L plastic, 1L plastic and 750ml glass
- Cold room storage for approx. 20 000L of processed milk
The vendors are seeking Expressions of Interest by Friday, 29th November 2024