625 Shirbourne Road, Giru QLD 4809

Property Details: • Type: Cropping

• Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 1

Description: PROPERTY LOCATION: The property is located on the banks of the Haughton River, adjacent the rich Burdekin Delta irrigation district. Just 55km along the Bruce Highway south from Townsville and 40km north of Ayr, Haughton Hay Farm is well positioned to grow a wide variety of crops. Formerly a Sugarcane Farm the property has been converted to Hay Farming since 2016. With roadtrain transport to the west (Flinders Highway - 3 trailers) and B-Double Road trains along the Bruce Highway the farm is readily accessible.  Giru (population 700 people) is noted for the Invicta Sugar Mill, which is owned by Wilmar Sugar. There is a bowling club, the Giru International Hotel, a local store to pick up basic grocery items and a Primary School. AREA & TENURE: 85.36 ha (210.92 acres approx) Freehold Approximately 13,000 hectares of cane land is situated within the Haughton River catchment. The Burdekin region produces the highest tonnage of cane per hectare compared to an industry average of approximately 80 tonnes. The main reason is the availability of water for irrigation. All cane in the Burdekin is irrigated. The Haughton River catchment has approximately 14% of the Burdekin region's cane farming area within its boundaries. It is also the home of the region's largest mill, Invicta. Orchards, tree crops, tropical fruits and other small crops form an important part of the agriculture mosaic in the area. Cattle production in the immediate Giru area is limited to a small number of properties due to the opportunity cost of flat, arable farming land.  FARMING LAND / AGRONOMY:  Soils deep, fertile, well drained river and clay loams.   The property is divided into 34 laser levelled bays suitable for FLOOD irrigation.   Fertiliser usage is conservatively managed to ensure optimum crop growth and minimum wastage. The fertiliser currently used is either Incitec CK 300 S or Burdekin NS is supplied in 1 tonne bags. Approximately 220kg of these blended fertiliser's is used per Ha on average per cut.  Hay crop Rhodes Grasses specifically bred for best hay farming include 'Mariner', 'Reclaimer' and 'Endura' varieties are all used. Crop yields are approximately 15 - 18 big square bales (1 big square = approx.400 kg) per hectare Approximately 6 to 7.2 Tonnes per HA average. Recent cuts were 7.3 tonne to the Ha 20.10.25  River - The property has a Haughton River frontage of approx 650m which is timbered by large native trees and an understory of smaller shrubs. Due to the very flat nature of the Burdekin & Haughton delta, the cropping portion of the property is subject to flooding in extreme rainfall events. Horse / cattle paddocks there are 3 livestock paddocks in total. Formally a Sugar Cane farm producing 5000-6000 tonnes pa. HOUSE: Located on the NW corner of the property the 4-Bedroom block home which has recently been extensively renovated. The house has a brand-new kitchen which includes an island bench, new windows throughout, new vinyl plank flooring, interior of the house has been freshly painted, newly renovated laundry and office area and an additional extra bedroom has been added. It has new lights and power points with some new air-conditioning also. The house is fully split system airconditioned throughout. The layout features open plan living with adjoining lounge, dining and kitchen with bedrooms each side of the hallway. There is a large bathroom, a separate toilet, laundry, porch and undercover patio area.  Sheds: There are three sheds in total.  The New big hay shed (CQ Sheds) is approximately 15 m x 24 m x 5.5 m to the eve. It is closed in on three sides and has open bays at the front. It can hold approximately 900 big square bales. This shed has a dirt floor with poly belting laid out for hay at times of storage. A slightly newer shed beside the house is approximately 25 m x 12m. This shed is used for machinery and fertiliser storage plus vehicle parking. This shed is constructed of RHS steel framing and roofing iron.  The old original shed is also approximately 25 m x 12 m. This shed is constructed of steel posts and with hardwood timber battens and is semi-enclosed in sections. This shed is used for workshop and machinery needs. This shed has a lockable room with a concrete floor and it also has lockable a 20 Foot donga on stumps. This shed has electricity and water connected.  The Old Shed has also recently had an extension off the northern side. In total it has added an additional 4 bays, with two horse stables built into the very last bay, which measures approximately 4 m x 4m. These stables lead out into the brand new full electrified horse paddock. Beside the old shed is also an "outhouse" toilet and water point for washing down machinery.  WATER: Irrigation has a water license drawing water from the Haughton/Giru weir adjacent to the property. The pumping station is connected to 3-phase power and located on the bank of the river.  Sunwater Announced Allocation There is two separate Allocations totalling 660 megalitres. Pump: Electric K&L Centrifugal open 8" water pump with 18.5KW electric motor pumping directly from the weir and delivers irrigation and domestic supplies via a network of inground 300mm and 400mm, poly and concrete, mains piping. Flood irrigation is the means by which all paddocks are irrigated. PLANT & MACHINERY:Haughton Hay Farm is being sold inclusive of key hay farming plant and equipment. Fixtures such as pumps and motors pertaining to irrigation will be included.   FISHING & WATER ACTIVITIES: For the fishermen this is paradise! DISCLAIMER:  The above report on Haughton Hay Farm has been prepared by Slaney & Co based on information supplied by the property owner and other credible sources. Every endeavour has been made to verify its accuracy. Whilst we trust the information to be correct, we make no warranties or guarantees and prospective purchasers must rely on their own enquiries & research.