Nambucca Valley Farm For Sale

Organic/Biodynamic Accreditation/Certification

Nambucca Valley FARM FOR SALE

Organic/Biodynamic Accreditation/Certification

Cattle, Garlic & Tea Tree with Export Business Beautiful, scenic, relaxing, clean Life style

Your own little Oasis with 2 Kilometers of permanent running creek If you are looking for an exciting business, with a new challenge and potential to expand your dreams or you seek to work with projects that are well established then this is the ideal business for you. Moreover, the property allows sufficient space for a large/extended family or a number of business partners.

Regulated to allow you to have another house dwelling on the Property.

Subdivision potential if you acquire another 40 Ha or apply for Sepp 1

on portion that is separated by river. Brief Description of Farm

Farm area comprises 160.7ha that is approximately 70% cleared

and 30% re-growth forest consisting of Eucalyptus and Rain Forest Trees. The farm product is made up of a Tea Tree plantation and organic

vegetables, cattle and timber. The Farm backs onto a State Forest and Reserve Soil is made up of mixed volcanic/clay with red/brown top soil Rainfall average per year 1.5 m or 1500 mm The property has three dams various swimming holes Pristine water from a permanent flowing river Access to fresh water angling Ipstar Broad band Satellite set up for internet Farmhouse is a rustic two-bedroom cottage Several sheds for packing and sorting with work shops. These have

concrete flooring with a supply of water & power Produce includes a Tea Tree plantation area, hay & cropping

paddocks, and stock yards Fully equipped with machinery, tractors, and other farm

equipment Distillery for extracting Tea Tree oil Portable saw mill Full access to school bus, postal services, and 35 minute drive

to beach.

Distil Container, Harvester & Bins

Location & Overview The 160.7 ha property was established in the early 1800s'. The area caught the eye of the early European pioneers for the valuable Red Cedar Tree, and its fertile mixed volcanic/clay with red brown top soil. Later it was turned into a Dairy Farm, where the cream was sent to the thriving butter factory at Bowraville and shipped to England. In 1960 this trade was discontinued so the industry ceased. About 1980 a tea tree plantation was started with the planting of over 1 million trees.

The property and terrain mostly consists of river flats and rolling green hills 70% is cleared land. The remainder is re-growth forest and the Farm adjoins a NSW State Forest. Three quarters of the farm is surrounded by the North Arm/Nambucca River. It delivers pristine, clear water for drinking and services. The farm is fortunate to have two private large swimming holes that may be used for recreational purposes.

Though the state of NSW has been in drought for the past few years it has not affected the local river that continues to deliver water and the irregular rain has not impacted on the Tea Tree plantation. The short interval of rain is enough for the Tea Tree plantation to flourish and maintain the organic vegetables. The farm is lush and green and the two dams are full of water. For the vegetables a portable irrigation sprinkler

system is installed in the event of prolonged periods without rain - an irrigation license for 10.00 ha is held.

Bulk Business

We bulk export 1 ½ - 2 tons of Tea Tree Oil to our customers over the world and grow 5 tons of garlic per annum. The product is entirely sourced from the farm. The Tea Trees are harvested at a height of about 2 meters, depending on the weather; it takes around 12 months to grow. As the farm is organically certified, the Tea Tree Oil product has a niche in the market place. In addition to Tea Tree Oil production the farm grows organic garlic made up of two varieties: Russian and Purple Glen. A by product of mulch is produced and surplus amounts are sold as well.

LIVE STOCK CATTLE

CONSISTING OF BREEDERS, HEIFERS AND STEERS

Over a 140 head of cattle, add to fertilising of the land as well as managing and controlling grass re-growth. There is scope for increase in cattle grazing.

Portable Lucus Sawmill used to mill logs for farm and some sales. Selective and small amounts native re-growth forests are harvested.

The Farm House

The house is situated on a hill in a very private corner of the property. There are views looking out to the mountains, down to the Tea Tree flat, and over the river. The rear of the house has views of a eucalyptus forest. The particulars are:

/ Timber Rustic built 1992 with an addition in 1994: / Open plan kitchen & living area, 85 m sq. / 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom / Laundry / Carport 45 msq / Front & side v e r a n d a area 33 m sq

Garlic Planter

Garlic Store Room

House Side Structures:

/ Large shed with 3-phase electricity / Concrete water tank holds 20,000 liters which is connected to the river pump also has a presser pump for the house.

/ Distillery / Work toilet & basic shower / Cattle stockyard and crush / Large concrete slab (potential to build another shed)

Fertilizer Bend Structures:

Old Milking Shed with Electricity and Phone line. Toilet, Shower (Plumbing disconnected to the pump in river) Wood shed Cattle stockyard & crush Large concrete slab (potential to build another shed)

Plant & Equipment

Tea Tree oil distillery equipment includes:

STEAM GENERATOR ELECTRONIC STEERING SEPARATOR HYDRO PUMP 3 PHASE 3 HP MOTOR CONDENSER PRESSER PUMP& MOTOR STAINLESS STEEL HOOD for BINS POWER PACK CYLINDER 6 STAINLESS STEEL DRUMS 200 Litres

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment (Cont.)

HOWARD 180 SLASHER EXTRA HEAVY DUTY TORNADO LOW VOL SPRAYER 800 Litres STIRRER MACHINE FOR BIODYNAMIC PEPERATION SPRAY TANK 400 Litre MANURE SPREADER 8 Ton ROTARY HOE 2.6 m EXTRA HEAVY DUTY ROTARY HOE 0.9 m MASSEY FERGUSON 4 WD TRACTOR 104 hp WITH FRONT & BACK LINKAGE KUBOTA 105 (bought 9/2009 under warranty 2012) KUBOTA B7510DN (bought 12/4/07 under warranty to12/4/08) CHALLENGE, new BUCKET (bought 07) + BLADE + FORK PLANTER TEX SINGLE BORE X 2 POST HOLE DRIVER + DRILLS HARVESTER (OWN BUILT) 4 HARVESTER BINS 2.94 m 3q TIPPING GEAR FOR BINS SLASHER 1.1 m (ONLY BODY) SLASHER 0.85 m STIHL CHAIN SAW KAMATASU CHAIN SAW 2. S/STEEL TEA TREE OIL CASKS 1100 Litre CHISEL PLOUGH ELECTRIC MOTOR AIR COMPRESSOR MIG WELDER UNI MIG SER NO 691 GREENFIELD IPD SLASHER BENCH DRILL BENCH GRINDER BENCH SAW TRAILER HYDRAULIC MOTOR & TURNING PLATE

Farm Equipment (continued)

LUCAS MILL 6"(PORTABLE) GARLIC PLANTER (OWN BUILT) GARLIC DIGGER (OWN BUILT) 100 PLASTIC BREAD BASKETS FOR GARLIC TUNNEL 100 X 8 MTR (NETTING) SIDE CUTTER (OWN BUILT) ASSORTMENT OF HAND WORKING TOOLS 2 ELECTRIC FENCE UNITES DIESEL GENERATOR 8.5 KVA 2 X INDUSTRIAL FAN IRRIGATION PIPES 1200 MTR. (underground) IRRIGATION SPRINKLERS 14 WITH CONNECTION WATER STORAGE TANK STEEL 9,000 Liters. WATER TANK CONCRETE 22,000 Liters S X 20 TRAVELLING IRRIGATOR ULTRA SCALE WEIGHING & RECORDING SYSTEM GALLAGHER RUDDWEICH WEIGHING & RECORDING SYSTEM

HOUSE ITEMS WINDOW BINDS & CURTAINS

The Workings of The Farm This has been the current owner’s home since 1996. The couple run the farm by themselves. Many of owners' plans and ideas are influenced by research and development into Biodynamic farming in Switzerland, the owner’s home country. The owners' planned a management program involving biodynamic organic farming principles.

The Workings of The Farm (Cont.) The B. D. F. method is a new approach to agriculture based on advanced knowledge of how the soil works, plants and animals as they exist on the farm and as part of the total environment. Its aims are to produce a well- balanced plant growth from sustainable soil fertility through enhancing soil structure and the availability of nutrients. It uses a range of farm sourced preparations to assist in effecting these aims. These preparations, developed initially by Dr Rudolf Steiner, are made by natural rock and animal materials. When you buy Organic food and products, it is always prudent to look for the appropriate registration number.

Achievements:

Hard work and careful management were rewarded with industry recognition in 1998 of the Australian Tea Tree Industry Association (ATTIA) Best Tea Tree Oil Award, judged on clarity and suitability for market demand.

Future Plans

Include:-

Installing a pipe line and a water tank in Silicon Valley for the cattle & irrigation, which will supply gravity fed water, to house & shed, which is almost completed Experimental Macadamia Nut and blue berries plantation with a view to investing into a larger export plantation. The Property Management planning course we finished, which was set up part/funded by the government. To be accredited by government.