Cropping
258 Acres / 104.4 Hectares.
Grey alluvial soils.
Soil health is excellent, all bocks have been spray fallowed in preparation for 2019 sowing season. Peechelba blocks received 180mm 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
Peechelba has an altitude of 252 metres above mean sea level.
Drainage
Drains well ultimately North East to the Ovens and Murray rivers.
Clearing
The property is mostly cleared and arable with scattered stands of native Redgum and Box timber.
Current Climatic Condition
As at the date of inspection the property had experienced an excellent season.
Climate
The climate at is mild, and generally warm and temperate.
Rainfall
Estimated annual average rainfall is 650 mm at Peechelba. The majority of rainfall occurs in winter and spring from April to October.
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. Currently sown to Barley
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.
Basic sheep handling facilities
LGA - Wangaratta Rural city