Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: Price Growth Set To Continue

Farmland Prices Set To Continue Climbing

Australian agricultural land prices – including cattle stations for sale NSW – are set to continue to climb for at least the next five years, with the sharpest growth to 2023, Rabobank says in its latest annual Agricultural Land Price Outlook report.

In its recent report, it outlines a “base-case forecast” for Australia’s heated agricultural land market to continue on a growth trajectory, fuelled by a booming agricultural economy and limited available land for purchase.

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) just-released Agricultural Commodities Report forecasts the gross value of production for beef and veal will increase 8 per cent to a record $15.7 billion in 2021-22 due to record cattle prices; while the gross value of Australian sheep sales is forecast to break a new record of more than $5 billion in 2021-22, supported by record high prices and rising sheep meat production.

“Not in the last 30 years have the macro settings been so supportive” of agricultural land price growth, the report says, with prices of most major agricultural commodities either at, or near, record levels.

Above: Cattle stations for sale NSW - the gross value of sheep sales is forecast to break a new record of more than $5 billion in 2021-22

This – together with favourable seasonal conditions in the majority of Australia seeing widespread rainfall supporting production – has driven farm revenues to record levels, says report author, Rabobank senior analyst Wes Lefroy.

“Strong production years and high commodity prices, alongside record low interest rates, have boosted farmers’ purchasing power,” he says.

“Nationally, our research is showing that farmer purchasing intentions are at the highest point in at least the past five years, with nine per cent of Australian farmers reporting that they intend to buy land within 12 months.”

Lack of supply is also playing a role in squeezing agricultural land prices higher, the report says, with 45 per cent fewer sales recorded in 2020 compared with 2019.

Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: Median Price Growth

Agricultural land prices across the country accelerated again in 2020, the report says, with double digit growth recorded in median prices in four out of six states.

The median price of agricultural land in Tasmania grew by a whopping 28.3 per cent between 2019 to 2020, in Victoria by 15.8 per cent, Queensland by 15 per cent and Western Australia by 14.1 per cent.

Above: Cattle stations for sale NSW - the gross value of beef and veal production is forecast to increase to a record $15.7 billion in 2021-22

Growth in New South Wales and South Australia was lower, with these states recording year-on-year median price growth of 6.1 per cent and one per cent respectively.

Nationally, the median price for agricultural land in Australia grew by six per cent in the year to 2020.

Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: Fundamentals To Remain Supportive

Lefroy says the factors which have supported robust growth in Australian agricultural land prices are forecast to continue.

“We think it’s likely that commodity prices will remain supportive for the next 24 months, while we expect interest rates will stay at record lows until at least 2024,” he says.

Above: Cattle stations for sale QLD - a shortage of available agricultural land for purchase has been contributing to ‘fear of missing out’

ABARES expects the value of farm production to reach $73 billion in 2021/22, an impressive eight per cent above last year’s $68 billion record and 17 per cent above the five-year average.

“For land price growth to reduce, or even for a downward correction to occur, we would need to see a multi-year interruption to a combination of commodity prices, production or interest rates,” Lefroy says.

Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: FOMO Among Farmers

The report says a shortage of available agricultural land for purchase has been contributing to ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO) among farmers and adding upward price pressure to the market.

“After sales of agricultural land peaked in 2019, the number of properties on the market decreased in 2020 and even further in 2021 so far,” Lefroy says.

“Across the country the pipeline of sales coming on to the market is historically very low, which presents a distinct lack of buying opportunities.

Above: Cattle stations for sale NSW - there are still purchasing opportunities “for those who do their homework”

“We have observed the ‘fear of missing out’ factor prompting buyers to enter the market earlier than they had planned.”

In some cases, Lefroy says, “FOMO” is prompting buyers to enter an EOI (expression of interest) for a purchase at much higher than the productive value in order to secure the property, not knowing when another opportunity may arise.

Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: Opportunities Exist

The report says the “difficulty of the challenge facing buyers competing in a deep pool of demand, but low supply” should not be underestimated. However, there are still purchasing opportunities “for those who do their homework”, Lefroy notes.

“Markets have got tight, but not all are equally tight,” he says. “Not all regions have seen prices rise at the same pace and while demand continues to outweigh the number of properties on the market, the demand/supply balance is not the same in all regions.”

For the first time, this year’s report includes an assessment of land price against annual rainfall, revealing that the relationship between price and annual rainfall is not consistent in some regions.

Above: The difficulty facing buyers is competing in a deep pool of demand, but with low supply

Seeking out purchases in regions where land price values more closely reflect annual rainfall – and therefore productive capacity – rather than inflated by other factors can provide farmers with more value, Lefroy says.

“For those buyers who do their homework and have the flexibility within their business to seek inter-regional purchases, there may be greater productive value to be had for their capital investment.

“We expect to see an increasing number of farmers broaden their expansion horizons in coming years, prompted by limited opportunities, and variations in the price per unit of rainfall and productive capacity.”

To check out the latest opportunities see below farmbuy.com’s favourite cattle stations for sale NSW – or click on the highlighted link to view almost 120 cattle stations for sale NSW!

Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: 2074 Tom Groggin Road, Nimmitabel

Held by the same family for more than 100 years, ‘Ardmore’ offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a good-size grazing block less than 30 minutes’ drive to Cooma and approximately an hours’ drive or so from the coast. A rare opportunity indeed.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a grazing block less than 30 minutes’ drive to Cooma

This cattle station for sale NSW includes approximately 668.29 hectares (1,651.37 acres) of land ranging from basalt to granite as well as some shale and featuring predominantly native pastures with some clover and phalaris. The owner estimates approximately 70 per cent of the land is arable and 80 per cent grazeable.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW includes approximately 668.29 hectares of land ranging from basalt to granite

An excellent starter or add-on block, only a stone’s throw away from the Monaro Highway, the property is fenced into 25 paddocks and boasts 14 dams as well as two major creeks, namely Winifred to the east and Tom Groggin to the west, plus multiple springs as well as some tributaries to both creeks, ensuring reliable and secure water supply for livestock. The property has historically been running as many as 120-150 cows plus followers.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW boasts 14 dams as well as two major creeks plus multiple springs and tributaries

Located less than five minutes’ drive north from Nimmitabel, the property includes two homes both currently occupied, two shearing sheds currently not in use, a permanent set of excellent cattle yards with good access, centrally located, as well as a second set of semi-permanent yards on the eastern side of the block, plus numerous sheds, a workshop and garage.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW features a permanent set of excellent cattle yards and a second set of semi-permanent yards

With excellent main range views from some of the more elevated locations, the property also has substantial timber present, including White Gum, Scribbly Gum, Ribbon Gum, Peppermint, Wattle, Manna Gum and much more.

Above: With plenty of water, this cattle station for sale NSW has historically been running as many as 120-150 cows plus followers

Click on the link for more information on this cattle station for sale NSW at 2074 Tom Groggin Road, Nimmitabel.

Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: 4150 Nanami Lane, Canowindra

‘Yeramba’ is a highly-productive 600-hectare (1,481-acre) mixed farm currently utilised for dryland cropping (cereals and oilseeds), grazing (sheep and wool production and trading), and value add of farm production through the family-owned butcher shop in Canowindra (also for sale separately).

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW is a highly-productive 600-hectare mixed farm currently utilised for dryland cropping and grazing

Situated in the renowned Canowindra region of NSW, this livestock property runs 2,500 merino ewes plus cropping with the carrying capacity estimated at 5,500 DSE.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW currently has 242.8 hectares under cultivation rotating between wheat, oats and canola

More than 242.8 hectares (600+ acres) of the land holding is under cultivation with the historical rotation 80-81 hectares (200 acres) each of wheat, oats and canola. Fenced into 11 paddocks with approximately 7.5km of new fencing since 2017, the property is also well watered with 20 dams, one of which has a capacity of 20 megalitres.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW is well watered with 20 dams, one with a capacity of 20 megalitres

Farm improvements include a two-stand shearing shed with yards, 450sqm machinery shed, 60sqm storage shed, and a second set of sheep yards. Included in the sale is 325 tonne of silo capacity.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW boasts four silos with a combined capacity of 325 tonne

What’s more, the property include a main homestead with four bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a secondary dwelling (requiring refurbishment) comprising three bedrooms.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW also includes a two-stand shearing shed with yards and a second set of sheep yards

Opportunity knocks: This mixed farming enterprise offers various income streams from livestock, cropping, and potentially tourism and firewood revenues – plus the potential to acquire the family-owned butcher shop and create a true paddock-to-plate venture.

Click on the link for more information on this cattle station for sale NSW at 4150 Nanami Lane, Canowindra.

Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: 506 Binni Creek Road, Cowra

Located three minutes from Cowra, 2.5 hours from Canberra and four hours from Sydney, ‘Glenalla West’ offers the perfect add-on property for grain, hay and livestock fattening ability, within a highly desired and secure district.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW offers the perfect add-on property for grain, hay and livestock fattening ability

The property has been professionally managed for many years with rotational cropping programs. This year the property has been sown to improved pasture, providing the opportunity to carry and fatten high numbers of cattle or sheep. Share farming or leasing is available for investor purchasers.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW comprises 35.48 hectares of quality red/brown loam soils 

‘Glenalla West’ comprises 35.48 hectares (87.67 acres) of quality red/brown loam soils which have benefited from lime and improved mixed pasture input of sub clover, stockman phalaris, quantum fescue and tetraploid rye grass.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW is fenced into two paddocks, each with dams, and currently runs 50 head of cattle

The property is fenced into two paddocks, each with dams, and features new Clipex cattle yards (80HD) galvanised with crush and loading ramp. The current owners currently fatten 50 head of cattle.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW also includes a newly cased stock and domestic bore plus 5,000-gallon rainwater tank storage

A new all-weather gravelled driveway provides direct access to livestock yards and the new high-clearance machinery/hay shed (11m x13m x 5.1m) and 5,000-gallon rainwater tank storage. Rainfall averages 611mm per annum. The property also includes a newly cased stock and domestic bore (not equipped).

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW boasts a new Clipex cattle yards galvanised with crush and loading ramp

‘Glenalla West’ is the ideal property to complement existing holdings or for anyone looking to acquire quality Cowra country, with secure rainfall, quality soils and management, while offering season longevity for livestock fattening, grain and hay production.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW includes a new all-weather gravelled driveway and new high-clearance machinery/hay shed

Click on the link for more information on this cattle station for sale NSW at 506 Binni Creek Road, Cowra.

Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: Ferndale 1248 Childowla Road, Bookham

‘Ferndale’ is a large-scale breeding and grazing property located in a high rainfall area that offers genuine scale for a new industry entrant or an expansion opportunity for existing enterprises.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW is a large-scale breeding and grazing property located in a high rainfall area

The property comprises 404 hectares (998.28 acres) located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales 11km south of Bookham, 42km west of Yass and 41km east of Jugiong.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW comprises 404 hectares located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales

Zoned for primary production, the property offers a productive balance of land classes with creek flats and gently undulating land - suited for pasture improvement, native open grazing, light grazing steep/rocky and sheltered timber areas. Soils are predominantly of granitic nature with clay alluvial types in the lower elevation areas.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW offers a productive balance of land classes with creek flats and gently undulating land

‘Ferndale’ is well watered by the semi-permanent Oak Creek, which boasts a number of permanent water holes and running water during the autumn, winter and spring months of the year. Additional to the creek systems are five surface dams supplied by run-off water from large catchment area. Property is situated in an 879 millimetre pa rainfall area.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW is well watered by the semi-permanent Oak Creek plus five surface dams

‘Ferndale’ is subdivided into seven main paddocks with four kilometres of internal fencing having been replaced in the past 18 months. All internal and boundary fences are in excellent condition. The property is currently utilised as a cattle breeding enterprise with other land holdings. It has an estimated carrying capacity of 4.4 dry sheep equivalents (DSE) per hectare, equivalent to 100 cows plus progeny.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW has an estimated carrying capacity equivalent to 100 cows plus progeny

Pastures are predominantly native, with creek flats and arable areas are well suited to grazing cereals and improved pastures.

Click on the link for more information on this cattle station for sale NSW at Ferndale 1248 Childowla Road, Bookham.

Cattle Stations For Sale NSW: ‘The Ranch’, 2275 Grassmere Road, Condobolin

Located 35km south-east of Condobolin on Grassmere Road, ‘The Ranch’ is a 862-hectare (2,130-acre) grazing and cropping property currently being used to breed cattle.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW comprises 862 hectares of strong red loam soils suitable to both grazing and cropping

Situated on the south-western edge of the Bogandillion swamp, the property would ideally suit somebody looking for good value breeding country. The strong red loam soils would enable a combination of both grazing and cash crops to be grown to supplement the grazing operation. The farm is currently leased for another four years and would suit somebody looking for a low-risk passive agricultural investment.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW is ideally suited to somebody looking for good value breeding country

Infrastructure includes connection to the Euglo Water Scheme (piped throughout the property), all steel cattle yards, four-stand shearing shed with yards, four self-emptying silos, machinery and hay sheds, and air-conditioned workers cottage with kitchen, living room, bathroom and sleeping quarters.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW features steel cattle yards, shearing shed with yards, four silos, and machinery/hay sheds

‘The Ranch’ also has numerous dams with good water catchments due to the undulating countryside and strategic placement of contour banks right across the property.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW also has numerous dams with good water catchments due to the undulating countryside

One of the highlights of this property is its regenerative agricultural qualities with a mixture of clovers and native grasses making up the pasture mix. There is plenty of shade and shelter for stock allowing near-perfect growing conditions for either sheep or cattle.

Above: This cattle station for sale NSW boasts a a mixture of clovers and native grasses and plenty of shade and shelter for stock

With current excellent seasonal conditions, ‘The Ranch’ has an abundance of feed due to low stocking rates by the current owners. Take advantage of the positive outlook for the livestock industry by investing in a property that is ready to fire!

Click on the link for more information on this cattle station for sale NSW at 2275 Grassmere Road, Condobolin.