Benchmark Broadacre Farm For Sale South Australia
Large Scale Farm For Sale SA Offers Efficient, Productive + Versatile Operation
‘Wattle Drive’ presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly developed broadacre farming enterprise for sale in which years of strategic investment have created an efficient, productive and versatile operation.
Combining proven cropping performance with substantial infrastructure, modern production systems and excellent access to key grain and livestock markets, the property offers genuine turnkey appeal for progressive farming businesses seeking scale, efficiency and long-term profitability.
Spanning a total area of 2,496.4 hectares (6,168 acres) across four titles, ‘Wattle Drive’ includes approximately 2,153 hectares (5,320 acres) of arable land that has been develop over the past 10 years by the Farley family into a highly productive broadacre farming enterprise, underpinned by modern agronomic practices and disciplined crop rotations.
This broadacre farm for sale SA offers an efficient, productive and versatile operation
Since 2019, the property has operated under a continuous cropping program incorporating wheat, barley, canola, lentils and lupins. This diverse rotation has been designed to optimise productivity, manage risk and maintain long-term soil health. The 2026 crop consists of 687 hectares barley, 730 hectares wheat, 459 hectares canola and 287 hectares chem fallow.
Previously, ‘Wattle Drive’ supported a mixed farming enterprise, incorporating export and domestic hay production, oats, vetch and medic pastures, together with a Merino ewe flock of up to 2,200 breeding ewes joined to terminal sires for prime lamb production.
Notably, the strength of the farming business over the past decade has enabled significant ongoing reinvestment in infrastructure to further enhance the property’s long-term productivity, operational efficiency and profitability.
This broadacre farm for sale SA is underpinned by modern agronomic practices and disciplined crop rotations
Central to the enterprise is the purpose-built 2,500-tonne bulk grain storage complex, constructed in 2020. Featuring a 200mm reinforced concrete floor, loading dock and road train access, the facility enables efficient harvest operations, segregated grain storage and the flexibility to market grain throughout the year.
In addition to grain storage, the shed provides valuable capacity for fertiliser and machinery, further enhancing the property’s operational versatility.
Supporting the bulk storage complex are four 50-tonne grain silos and eight 10-tonne seed silos, providing practical on-farm storage for seed and grain handling requirements.
This broadacre farm for sale SA has a continuous cropping program incorporating wheat, barley, canola, lentils and lupins
Further investment in 2023 saw construction of a substantial 40m x 21m multi-purpose hay and machinery shed, capable of storing approximately 2,200 medium square hay bales. The shed provides secure all-weather storage for hay, machinery and equipment, ensuring the enterprise can efficiently manage seasonal operations throughout the year.
Additional infrastructure includes a well-equipped workshop incorporating a drive-over truck pit, chemical storage facility and three machinery sheds, providing excellent support for machinery maintenance, servicing and day-to-day farm operations.
Reliable groundwater and reticulated water systems further enhance the property’s operational resilience. Drought-proof ground water is supplied from two electric submersible bore pumps drawing from the productive Murray Group Limestone Aquifer. Water is reticulated throughout the property via a network of poly pipelines, supplying header tanks and strategically located livestock troughs.
This broadacre farm for sale SA boasts a purpose-built 2,500-tonne bulk grain storage complex, constructed in 2020
The bores are licensed for stock and domestic supply and provide a dependable source of water for livestock and spraying operations.
Complementing the extensive cropping infrastructure are two residences, including the main homestead set within an established and pleasant rural setting.
Thoughtfully extended to complement its original character, the home comprises four bedrooms, a central lounge, spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry and adjoining meals area, a separate office, and a family bathroom featuring a spa bath and separate shower.
This broadacre farm for sale SA incoporates four 50-tonne grain silos and eight 10-tonne seed silos
A combustion heater provides warmth during the cooler months, while wide verandas offer sheltered outdoor living. The securely fenced house yard includes an outdoor entertaining area and gazebo, together with the original washhouse and external toilet, providing practical facilities for family living and farm operations.
Supplementing this is a worker’s home that underwent a comprehensive internal refurbishment in 2020. The residence comprises two generous bedrooms, a central lounge, spacious kitchen with adjoining dining area, walk-in pantry, laundry, bathroom and a sleepout that provides flexibility as a third bedroom, office or additional living space.
Agent Matt Lewis of AWN Livestock & Property says the opportunity to take on a property in the condition of ‘Wattle Drive’ would appeal to any progressive farmer.
This broadacre farm for sale SA features two residences, including the main homestead set within a pleasant rural setting
“As a farmer, I’d be excited by the opportunity to take on a property in such good health as ‘Wattle Drive’,” he says.
“There’s a lot to be said for walking into a farm where the hard work has already been done. The condition of the country, combined with the quality of the infrastructure, would make it an enjoyable and efficient property to farm from day one.”
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