Kakanui Valley Road, Maheno, Waitaki

Oaks Dairy

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 8 Nov 2023
If you are thinking of an investment opportunity or looking to make another step in your farming career, Oaks Dairy must be considered. This is an exceptional irrigated dairy farm of approximately 489 hectares in total, including approximately 78 hectares of support land.
The first phase of the current owners purchasing land commenced in 2007, and with strategic additions of neighbouring land, they created this large-scale dairy farm. With these acquisitions, irrigation development and construction of the water storage dam, the conversion was completed in 2009.
Careful consideration was given to the location of the 54-bale rotary shed, with capped laneways for ease of access, distance for cows, and irrigation layout to maximise the effective area and coverage.
A feature of the property is the 17 hectare 1,300,000m3 water storage pond, which primarily sources water from the Kakanui River under a consent with reliability enhanced by the North Otago Irrigation scheme. The capacity of storage is not to be underestimated, giving reliability while managing water costs.
The platform has approximately 353 hectares of effective paddock area, which includes approximately 170 hectares of river flats and approximately 157 hectares of rolling. Bounding to the rear of the property is approximately 78 hectares currently used as support. Coverage for irrigation is achieved via seven pivots, and k-line pods over approximately 378 hectares including the support land.
Peak cow numbers last season (2022/2023) were at 1,050 with production of 412,169 KgMS. Year to date production this season is on track to meet budget of 440,000 KgMS, milking 1,110 cows.
Other improvements include four dwellings, single persons flat, calf sheds totalling 25 bays, hay/implement and vehicle sheds plus workshop.
Oaks Dairy presents a remarkable opportunity for investors or dairy farmers seeking an expansive property with a substantial effective area, good infrastructure, and a prime location.