Cropping
Positioned at the junction of the Murray and Ovens Rivers between Bundalong and Peechelba in Northern Victoria.
All blocks having road frontages, Incl to the Wangaratta Yarrawonga Road
The regional centres of Wangaratta and Yarrawonga are only a distance of 25 kilometres. With the major regional hub of Albury Wodonga being 75 kilometres.
Property description
Accumulated over more than a century (the founder of the family Matthew Hayward established as a farmer locally at Bundalong in 1850 and is recorded as buying property at Peechelba in 1901) on offer is a total of 1,511 hectares, or 3,734 acres largely spread along the regional Wangaratta to Yarrawonga Road.
"Hayward Farms" is versatile asset. 3000 acres is currently share farmed producing wheat, barley, canola, export oaten hay and straw. Remainder is farmed by Alison (ne Hayward) and Tom Marshall producing Prime Angus beef, fat lamb production, wheat, canola, oat cereal cropping. Historically the 1980s saw the Farms main commodity in merino wool production running merino wethers, while the 1950s saw the farms main commodity in fat lamb production running crossbred ewes.
Timeline
1850 - Matthew Hayward began farming in South Bundalong
1901 - Matthew Purchased land at Peechelba (Lot 5 Haywards') original title
1935 - family purchased Smith's (Lot 4) & Egans (Lot 3)
1950 - ". ". Cameron's (Lot 2)
1970's- " ". Bundalong (Lot 1) & Pizzini's (Lot 6)
1996- " ". Willett's (Lot 4) & Naughtins (Lot 1)
2016- ". " Jones (Lot 5)
Zoning
"Farming"
LGA
Moira Shire Council
Total Land Area
"Hayward Farms" Aggregation
Lot 1 - Bundalong and Naughtin's (740 Ac/300 ha).
Soils - Red loams.
Soil health is excellent, all bocks have been spray fallowed in preparation for 2019 sowing season. Bundalong blocks received 40mm of rain in December 2018 providing excellent moisture to the soil profiles.
Slope
The land is generally flat with a consistent rise to the South providing north facing land.
Aspect/ Views
The property provides views to the Warby Ranges.
Altitude
Bundalong has an altitude of circa 250 metres above mean sea level.
Drainage
All lots drains well ultimately North to the Ovens and Murray rivers.
Clearing
The property is mostly cleared and arable with scattered stands of native Redgum and Box timber.
Stock Water Supply
Stock water is a sourced from significant clean dams of which many benefited from summer rain runoff in December 2018.
Dams are and are complemented by troughs on Naughtin's and Bundalong.
Naughtins, Bundalong and Cameron's each have a well with an excellent water source.
Current Climatic Condition
As at the date of inspection the property had experienced a dryer than normal 2018 except for December which saw falls of up to 40mm recorded at Bundalong.
Climate
The climate at " Hayward Farms" is mild, and generally warm and temperate.
Rainfall
Estimated annual average rainfall is 550 mm at Bundalong. The majority of rainfall occurs in winter and spring from April to October.
Electricity supply is available and connected on Naughtin's
Farm Roads
The property has excellent connectivity via extensive road frontages to all blocks providing excellent access for plant.
Fencing
Boundary and internal fencing is in a post and wire format and generally very good to excellent in condition.
Fertiliser / Lime history
The property has benefited from a strong history of fertiliser and lime applications. Details of fertiliser history and contractor's details are available.
Crop rotation
Wheat / Oats - Export Hay / Barley / Canola
Crop yields
Indicative crop yields as advised by the vendor are 2 tonne per acre with appropriate inputs across the flatter country to 1.5 Tonnes per acre on the rising country in average to good years. The southern block will tend toward 1 tonne per acre.
Silos & Grain Shed
A 250 ton Grain shed and silo can be found on Naughtin's.
Haysheds
Naughtin's & Cameron's benefit from a hayshed each.