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Hawarden: High Spec Irrigation

The Country
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Deadline Private Treaty
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Hawarden
281 Gilberts Road, Hawarden
Land Size: 180.75 hectares (446.65 Acres)

180.7527 hectare (more or less) property located at 281 Gilberts Road, Hawarden.

With a proven history as a top dairy support unit, strong fertiliser and cropping history and a good mix of soils, opportunities like this in North Canterbury are not common.

This property has been developed to a very high standard with its irrigation infrastructure maximising almost the entire property. There are three Valley pivot irrigators covering approximately 147ha and new fixed grid approximately 30ha from a reliable groundwater supply. In total, approximately 177ha are irrigated.

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The property is fenced and laned for cattle with excellent cattle yards and other utility support buildings, and is located in a strong farming area. Currently it is wintering 800 cows and summering 220 R1 heifers and 220 R2 heifers.

A high spec and cost-effective irrigated unit suitable for dairy support, possible conversion in the future, cropping or cattle finishing.

Find out more about this property here.

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