Averaging a healthy net profit of $100,000 each year for the past 5 years, this successful organic farm and dried fruit business operation is being offered for sale.
Located in a rural setting on 10 hectares on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and close proximity to the Cairns International Airport this property has the added benefit of being certified organic for the last 15 + years and posses the potential for future growth and increased profits, particularly with the dried and/or online sales.
The business is widely diversified and combines sales of fresh produce with value adding processed products (dried fruit) to local and domestic markets in addition to sales at the farm gate. The farm produces a wide range of fruit including mango, citrus and tropical fruit. There is approx 1100 commercial fruit producing trees and a further 157 mixed fruit trees.
This successful operation is run by a husband and wife team with the help of WWOOFER (willing workers on organic farms) workers during peak times of the year. There is still considerable scope for growth with the dehydrators and commercial kitchen currently being used for only a few months of the year. Increased usage of the dehydrators by way of external farm mango purchases or drying other fruits such as bananas, paw paws, pineapple and vegetables. Additional arable acreage is available on the farm which could be used for additional fruit trees or other produce. Selling organic produce at the local markets is also a great way of selling lower grade produce to increase sales.
Other Features:-
4 bedroom spacious homestead
Various sheds including large packing shed complete with staff accommodation
17 ML water allocation
Bore & dam
2 large rainwater tanks
Seasonal creeks
There is widespread public belief that organic food is safer, more nutritious and tastes better than conventional food. If you are looking for the opportunity to enter this fast growing industry where demand is ever increasing or just simply looking for a profitable business/lifestyle change then this property is a must to inspect.
Priced at $795,000 neg.
For more information or to request an information memorandum contact exclusive agent John Goncalves 0407 690 96.