3400-hectare Qld farm and feedlot complex sells for $30 million
The property covers 3400 hectares. It includes irrigated sorghum fields, grain storage, a 1000-head feedlot, and 1232 megalitres of water entitlements.
Balanda Park in Kirknie covers 3400 hectares with seven pivot irrigators spanning 360 hectares. The farm has 2000 megalitres of water storage and 1232 megalitres of water entitlements for future expansion.
The farm grows sorghum and grain for a 1000-head feedlot with integrated grain handling and processing. Irrigated sorghum historically yielded eight tonnes per hectare.
Dryland sorghum averaged more than four tonnes this year. The feedlot can expand to 2000 head and now stores 1300 tonnes of grain.
The sale included equipment but no cattle.
- 3400 hectares
- Total size
- 30 million dollars plus
- Sale price
- 1000 head, expandable to 2000
- Feedlot capacity
- 360 hectares
- Irrigated area
Why it mattersAgricultural property at this scale shows ongoing consolidation in the livestock feed supply sector. It represents a major investment in productive capacity.
AustraliaQueensland's food security depends on integrated grain and livestock infrastructure like this, with continued regional investment demonstrating confidence in the state's farming future.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 4 h ago
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