For a limited time, this citrus orchard is being offered for sale at a much reduced price.
TOTAL AREA -
49.83 ha / 123.13 Acres of Deep River Loam Soil (well drained) ideal for citrus or any other tree crops.
DESCRIPTION -
This fully established Citrus Orchard with fruit varieties specifically developed to
meet market needs:- Imperial & Honey Murcott
Mandarins, Lemons, Limes, early Navel Oranges and
Red Grapefruit.
- 5300 TREES growing on 10.5 ha
- EXPANSION POTENTIAL
An additional 23.5 ha of suitable well drained river loam with established water mains.
WATER - Excellent Water Security - believed to be the best within the district with ample water to expand to 34 hectares or to transfer.
- 143 Megalitre Allocation from Burnett River
- 46 Megalitre Water Harvest Licence from Burnett River
- 22 000 gal/hr Bore (Unrestricted good quality)
- 53 Megalitre Ring Tank / Dam
IRRIGATION - The property is fully serviced with Underground Mains and Irrigation Motors & Pumps.
PACKING COMPLEX
Improvements
- Eight year old 30m x 20m Packing Shed, 2 room portable office, Computerised Packing Plant and 16 pallet coolroom in front of Packing Shed (enables citrus to be packed to clients specifications)
- Machinery Shed with workshop and staff amenities
MACHINERY
- Comprehensive list of quality Plant & Equipment included
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
- Mt Gayndah orchard has been Certified Organic for approximately 10 years, and is a market leader and major supplier of premium organic citrus in Australia. The organic status may be transferred to the new owner providing there is an agreement where the current owners provide support for a 12 month period to ensure that compliance is maintained. This support is available to interested parties on a consultancy basis. The vendors have extensive knowledge and proven systems for production and marketing of subtropical organic citrus, and are very happy to share this knowledge with the new owners if interest exists. The Organic Industry is Australia's fastest growing agricultural sector and offers solid returns for certified product.
Genuine offers around $1.2 million
(Negotiations to be finalised by the end of June for a July 31 handover)