Outstanding Breeding And Finishing Farm

At the head of the Howard Valley via 10km of shingle road is a summer moist breeding and finishing operation. Under the present management this property is carrying approximately 4,000 stock units and is achieving outstanding results, sheep average 6.8kg wool with 9 month shearing and lamb weights average 18-19kg carcass weight. Sheep selection is made on productivity, wool type and overall appearance which has given the Vendors success by winning the Romney section of the New Zealand Ewe Hogget competition three times.

Approximately 480 hectares effective, 100 hectares in scrub and forestry and 400 hectares in bush, there are rich alluvial river flats and easy downs which are well grassed with good fertiliser history, good tracks and well subdivided.

The homestead and cottage are set on commanding sites and the property is complimented by a full range of good farm buildings including a 3-stand raised board shearing shed with covered yards (600), cattle and deer handling facilities.

If you are looking for a high producing unit, don't mind the longer winters, love peace and tranquillity then this is for you as the present owners of over 40 years are retiring from farming.