Situated 30km west of Palmerston North, this dairy unit is offered for sale with a multitude of purchase options including as the current total 197 hectare platform or as a 126 hectare platform with the underpass accessed 71 hectare support block separately. With focus on upgrading pastures and fertility over the past 4 seasons, production has grown on a relatively simple system 2-3, with all cows wintered at home; in-shed feeding typically sees cows typically only getting around 300-400kgDM per annum. From 340 peak cows, production has averaged just shy of 130,000 for the past 4 seasons, including last seasons challenging season. Soils are described by regional council mapping as having close to 70% of heavier sand types made up of areas of Carnarvon Brown Sandy Loam and Pukepuke Black Sand, with the balance being lighter Himatangi and Motuiti sands. Building improvements include a 30AS Herringbone, a good sized four bedroom home and two cottages. The location is great for families with two good country primary schools handy, one with bus at the gate, while the bus to Palmerston Norths choice of high schools just down the road. Only for sale as part of succession planning within the wider family owned farming operation. Tender Closes 11am, Thursday 15 November 2018, NZR, 20 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. To view the video of this property copy and paste the following link into your web browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDluIikk-f0&t=12s