Commercial Scale Sugarcane Farm For Sale North QLD
QLD Sugarcane Farm For Sale Features High Quality Soils + Secure Water Allocation
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a commercial-scale farm for sale in Australia’s premier sugarcane region. ‘Upper Haughton Farms’ presents a highly productive 326.80-hectare irrigated sugarcane property situated in North Queensland’s tightly held Burdekin region.
Underpinned by high-quality Barratta clay soils and secure water allocation, the property has been developed to deliver commercial-scale production and operational efficiency. It is suited to a wide range of intensive cropping pursuits as produced in the region.
Efficient Farm Design
A key feature of the property is its efficient farm design, which has been designed to minimise management time. Large square fields of around 800 metres to 1.5 kilometres ensure efficiency of operations when working fields, watering and harvesting.
The entire farm has been laser-levelled to facilitate efficient flood irrigation and ensure even water distribution across all blocks.
The property benefits from 2,501 megalitres of Sunwater Burdekin/Haughton River Channel allocation. Water is delivered via a single-user channel with two outlets to the property, ensuring reliable access to high-quality irrigation water throughout the growing season.
This farm for sale QLD offers a rare opportunity to acquire a commercial-scale sugarcane operation
The irrigation system has been strategically designed with interconnected underground polyethylene piping and recycle pit capturing runoff water for reuse.
JLL Executive Alexander Davies says the property’s efficient farm design and operational scale are key differentiators for investors.
“The property’s combination of scale, efficient farm design and secure water is exactly what operators are screening for, in a market where inputs and operating costs are increasingly scrutinised,” he says.
Productive Growing Region
‘Upper Haughton Farms’ is characterised by Barratta clay soils, renowned for producing high commercial cane sugar (CCS) levels. The property’s production is expected to exceed 25,717 tonnes of sugarcane in the 2026 season, according to Wilmar estimates.
Averaging nearly 24,500 tonnes over the past five years and capable of producing 33,000 tonnes (2021 season), the property stands out as an operation of scale within the sought-after Burdekin region.
This farm for sale QLD is characterised by Barratta clay soils, renowned for producing high commercial cane sugar levels
Current management has maintained the property to a high standard, implementing a gypsum program to maximise yields.
The property’s hot summers and mild winters, combined with average annual rainfall of approximately 958.6 millimetres, create optimal conditions for intensive cropping.
Production Diversification
While configured as a commercial-scale sugarcane operation, ‘Upper Haughton Farms’ offers versatility for a wide range of cropping pursuits.
Surrounding properties produce a range of fruits and vegetables in addition to permanent plants such as mangos, citrus varieties and macadamias.
The sugarcane production cycle also allows for the planting of legumes such as soybeans or mung beans during fallow periods, creating opportunities for alternative revenue generation and soil improvement.
This farm for sale QLD benefits from 2,501ML of Sunwater Burdekin/Haughton River Channel allocation
“The property provides the opportunity for southern growers to reduce seasonal risks and generate year-round production capacity,” JLL Executive Fergus Russell points out.
The property is well-positioned to capture emerging revenue streams including biofuel production, integration into existing livestock supply chains through feedstock production, carbon credit programs, and sustainability-linked revenue models increasingly valued by institutional investors.
Growing industry support for ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel production is further elevating interest in the Burdekin region, as alternative revenue pathways from sugarcane gain commercial traction.
Strategic Location
‘Upper Haughton Farms’ is situated some 30 minutes south-west of Ayr and 60 minutes south-east of Townsville, providing excellent access to agricultural support services, end-markets and a high level of amenity.
The property is located near Invicta Sugar Mill and associated receival sidings, reducing harvest costs. Keith Venables Road offers bitumen road access through to the Bruce Highway.
This farm for sale QLD delivers water via a single-user channel with two outlets to the property
JLL Director Clayton Smith notes, “Close proximity to the Bruce Highway allows for ease of logistics and access to end markets domestically and internationally through the Port of Townsville.”
Turnkey Investment Opportunity
‘Upper Haughton Farms’ is currently leased to Wilmar, a leading agribusiness operator, with the lease secured through January 2029.
This presents an attractive turnkey opportunity for investors seeking agricultural exposure with stable income and no management obligations. The lease can also be relinquished at settlement following negotiations with the lessee.
The property is being offered for sale by Expression of Interest, closing at 4:00pm (AEST) on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Click on the following link for more information on this sugarcane farm for sale at 43 Keith Venables Road, Upper Haughton, QLD.
