Drought Proofing North Qld - What a Fodder Producer!

Drought proof fodder producer located 40km south of Townsville in the Giru district<br/><br/>* 244 acres - in 5 freehold titles<br/>* Boasting a massive 604megs of permanent water allocation<br/>* Approx 500m of Haughton River Frontage<br/>* 2 x pump sites, underground irrigation pipes, 1 x submersible pump 50,000 gal P/HR & 1 x Davey 6 inch centrivical pump 43,000 gal P/HR<br/>* Crop watering is performed by flood irrigation - with the whole farm being watered via underground lines/fluming for maximum growth/returns<br/>* Flat country with great access from multiple points<br/>* 75 ac recently lazered into 18 bays<br/>* 75 acres Rhodes grass planted late 2021, yielding 6-7 cuts per year<br/>* 125 ac SSS forage sorghum planted late Jan 2022<br/>* 1 newly fenced, 4 strand barb - horse/cattle paddock (7 ac approx.)<br/>* Remainder of property is heavily grassed grazing country<br/>* 24m x 12m 6 bay machinery shed, cement floor, 3 phase power<br/>* 36m x 15.5m hay shed under construction (will be completed by vendor)<br/>* All new gravel driveway and surrounding pads<br/>* 3 bedroom older style weatherboard home in sound/well kept condition<br/>* 4 x new Mitsubishi inverter air cons throughout<br/>* Beautiful lush surrounding lawns with amazing views<br/>* With all the perks of essential services including, Weekly bin collection, mail delivery, School bus - only 7km to Giru state school<br/>* Jet away with Townville Airport only 45 mins drive<br/>* 120km to charters towers<br/>* Road train route 35km away on Flinders Highway, B double access<br/><br/>If you are looking for a quiet & tranquil location, breath taking mountain views positioned on the banks of the Haughton River with your own private boat ramp to get stuck into a bit of Barra fishing than you can't look past this property.<br/>Previously the property has successfully grown a variety of crops such as sugar cane, mung beans, grain sorghum, rice, melons and pumpkins which is highlighting its fertile soils and versatility. <br/><br/>All hay that is produced is sold to a strong local market, with prime hay in constant demand, however the<br/>property would also lend itself to cell grazing/finishing cattle, with JBS meat works only 35km away and port of Townsville 40km away. Making this an optional grower depot. <br/><br/>Giru township is home to Invicta sugar mill providing steady employment for the area, which also has a beautiful hotel, state school, kindergarden, child care, post office, general store, hairdresser all with a strong community network.