323a Allen Road, Reporoa, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

An exceptional dairy platform in an exceptional dairy region, Iron Clover brings together scale, production and opportunity.

With 476 hectares effective across a total of 529 hectares (more or less) of easy contour land, Iron Clover consistently delivers impressive results. Operated as a majority Autumn calving system, production over the past two seasons has averaged around 570,000kgMS from circa 1,250 cows. Historically the platform has supported a record production of over 730,000kgMS. Taking advantage of soil type, feed curves, winter milk premiums and the owners sister farm, Pongaroa Station, 1,100 cows are calved down in Autumn with a further 150 Spring calving cows making up the split calving system. The system maximises production while minimizing stock waste and optimizing pasture and crop production. Maize and oat crops are grown on farm with yields of up to 22 tonne/ha supporting winter feed requirements.

An impressive array of farm infrastructure, including owner/manager and staff accommodation, 60 bail rotary, 600 cow feedpad and a modern effluent storage and dispersal system covering over a third of the farm. Pristine spring water is delivered via 63mm main line and 40mm laterals to twin troughs in each paddock. A wetland with spring water running through the property is fenced off with regenerative planting adding further aesthetic appeal. Currently operating with a 365-day milking schedule, Iron Clover provides the discerning buyer an opportunity for a walk-in, walk-out system with year-round cash flow.

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