620 Mckenzie Road Bunbartha VIC 3634

Highly Productive Walnut Farm & Advanced Laboratory
Walnut Plantation: 40.19 hectares, containing 22,403 walnut trees planted from 2017 through April 2023.
Located in the fertile Goulburn Valley Region of Victoria, just 21 kilometres north of Shepparton, this well-developed walnut farm offers high productivity and robust infrastructure, ideal for horticultural investment.

Walnut Plantation Details:
•Production: In 2024, the farm produced 13 tonnes of saleable walnuts, following a yield of approximately 6 tonnes in 2023. Production is anticipated to see a significant uplift in 2025 and beyond as the trees journey to full maturity, enhancing output and profitability potential.
•Tree Density: 6-meter row spacing and 3-meter tree spacing, allowing for optimal growth, canopy spread, and root development.
•Irrigation: Microjet irrigation and fertigation system for consistent and efficient water and fertilizer delivery to the walnut trees.
•Root Stock Mix: Diversified root stock selection enhances disease resistance and productivity across varied soil conditions.

Soil Composition:
This property benefits from highly fertile soils ideal for horticultural development, including:
•East Shepparton Fine Sandy Loam
•Shepparton Fine Sandy Loam
•Pockets of Lemnos Loam
These soil types are renowned for productivity in tree crop cultivation and are supported by the area's average annual rainfall of 500mm.

Water Supply and Irrigation Infrastructure:
•Goulburn Murray Water System Access: Connected via No. 12 Channel
•Delivery Share: 1.27 ML/day with a water use limit of 806.8 ML annually
•Irrigation Infrastructure: A 400mm "WEG" 22kW 3-phase electric pump with attached filtration and fertigation system ensures reliable and efficient irrigation across the property.

Infrastructure and Improvements:
•Main Residence: Circa 1970s, a two-storey brick veneer dwelling
•Secondary Residence: A renovated circa 1920s cottage, ideal for guest accommodation or staff housing
•Farm Buildings: Well-maintained machinery sheds, workshop/office space with staff amenities, storage sheds, implement/hay shed, a new pump shed, and hot houses
•Additional Infrastructure: Various sheds and other improvements to support day-to-day farm operations

Tissue Culture Laboratory:
A highlight of this property is its advanced Tissue Culture Laboratory, constructed in 2016 to meet the highest standards in agricultural science. The lab is climate-controlled with filtered air-conditioning, dedicated office spaces, a growing room, staff amenities, and cool rooms, all supported by generator backup to ensure uninterrupted operations, making it suitable for large-scale plant propagation and research.

Accessibility:
The property features two road access points, enhancing logistics and ease of transport.

This unique walnut farm presents a rare opportunity for investors or growers seeking a high-quality walnut operation in one of Victoria's most productive horticultural regions.

Contact Agent:
For more information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Oliver Boyd 0407 095 143. Discover the benefits and opportunities that Imatech Tree Nursery offers, from its advanced infrastructure and high-yield walnut plantation to the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.