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Property Details: • Type: Specialist Farm
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Description: Nutrien Harcourts Tasmania are pleased to present for sale Harcus Dairy, a large-scale premium dairy operation located in the Circular Head region of North West Tasmania, one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions. KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS • Originally part of the iconic Van Diemen's Land Company holdings and converted to dairy in the 1990s, Harcus Dairy continues to serve as a cornerstone of the region's agricultural production landscape. • Comprising approximately 901.6 hectares (2,227 acres), the property is currently operated as a highly productive dairy enterprise. • Currently leased to an A-grade dairy operator (expiring February 2027), generating a passing annual rental income of $1,140,090 (including GST). • A demonstrated history of large-scale dairy operations, historically milking up to 2,100 cows at a stocking rate of 2.0-2.5* cows per arable hectare. • Current operations are milking approximately 900 cows and surplus pasture is effectively utilised for dairy support. • The current herd averages 430* kilograms of milk solids (MS) per cow, with a March-April calving system, strategically implemented to optimise winter feed efficiency. • Benefitted by a reticulated water system servicing concrete troughs throughout, supplied by reliable, high-yield groundwater bores, ensuring consistent and secure water access. • Excellent fit-for-purpose structural improvements and operational infrastructure include an 80-unit rotary dairy, extensive calf-rearing facilities, a central laneway system and reliable water supply sourced from high-yield groundwater bores. • Accommodation includes four well maintained brick homes, along with workers' quarters featuring shared amenities to house up to nine personnel. • Secure access via a sealed bitumen road, enhancing connectivity and year-round accessibility. • Featuring predominantly flat sandy loam soils, ideal for winter milking and located in one of Australia's most reliable grass-growing regions, offering exceptional resilience and feed security. • Topography is mostly level and complemented by hump and hollow drainage systems, ensuring efficient water runoff management. • Benefitted by reliable high annual rainfall (average annual rainfall of 897* millimetres). • Amid strong milk prices and a revitalised beef market, this asset presents a compelling opportunity for diversification and scale. • Situated within one of Australia's key dairy regions, highly regarded for its productive fertile soils, reliable rainfall and temperate climate ensuring efficient pasture production and feed supply year-round. • Close to major dairy processing facilities including Saputo (Smithton), Fonterra (Wynyard ) and Cadbury's (Burnie). • Located in proximity to multiple key townships and cities, including Smithton (34* linear kilometres), Stanley (56* linear kilometres), Wynyard (101* linear kilometres), Burnie (120* linear kilometres), Devonport (167* linear kilometres), Launceston (265* linear kilometres) and Hobart (445* linear kilometres). FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSING AT 12PM (AEDT) THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025.