Berryjerry Station: A rare Riverina mixed-farming powerhouse hits the market

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Berryjerry Station: A rare Riverina mixed-farming powerhouse hits the market

Size: 2,170ha

Location: Collingullie district, NSW

Sale method: Offers to purchase on contract

Price guide: $20 million-plus

A renowned cornerstone of Riverina agriculture, ‘Berryjerry Station’ has been listed for sale in what agents are calling one of the most significant mixed-farming opportunities to hit the southern NSW market in years.

Following succession planning, the Gnadbro Pastoral Company has chosen to offer the landmark 2,170ha (5,361 acres) property to market.

The station sits within the tightly held Collingullie district, 33km west of Wagga, and spans 16 freehold titles with frontage to the Sturt Highway and access via Mundowy Lane.

The station is being offered for sale via offers to purchase, on contract, and is expected to receive offers of more than $20 million in addition to water entitlements.

Colliers Agribusiness agents Adrienne Harvey, Rawdon Briggs and Gabi Mewburn are managing the sale, noting that Berryjerry’s balance of cropping, livestock, and timber enterprises makes it a true turnkey operation.

“Berryjerry is a property that combines scale, water security, and operational diversity in a way that’s rarely seen in the market,” Ms Harvey said.

“Its proximity to Wagga Wagga and major transport routes adds a layer of strategic value that complements its productivity.”

With a rich history stretching back to the 19th century, Berryjerry was modernised in 1953 under wool broker William McLaughlan, who built the existing double-brick homestead.

The Mott family took ownership in 1989, refining its systems before Gnadbro Pastoral further expanded its productivity from 2016 onward.

The station’s fertile sandy clay loams support an extensive cropping program of canola, wheat, and barley, yielding up to 3.7 tonnes per hectare.

Irrigated cropping is underpinned by three centre pivots, while grazing operations sustain 15-30 DSE per hectare.

Each year, about 5,000 weaners are fattened from 10,000 lambs bred across Gnadbro’s wider holdings.

Substantial water entitlements, totalling 1,406ML, including 880ML of Murrumbidgee River general security and 526 megalitres of groundwater, secure supply for both cropping and stock.

“This is a genuine turnkey operation,” Mr Briggs said.

“From cropping and livestock to timber production, Berryjerry offers multiple income streams and is ready to support a new owner from day one.”

Ms Mewburn said Berryjerry Station exemplified the scale and diversity that defined top-tier mixed farming in the Riverina.

PepsiCo strengthens potato supply chain with Dowling AgriTech acquisition

Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo has purchased Australian seed potato business Dowling AgriTech, marking a strategic expansion of its agricultural footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.

The acquisition near Mt Gambier, in South Australia, aims to reinforce PepsiCo’s partnerships with growers, enhance seed supply security, and accelerate innovation across the potato supply chain - a key ingredient for its snack portfolio, including Smith’s in Australia and Lay’s internationally.

Supply chain senior director for PepsiCo APAC, Colin Matthews, said the move underlined the company’s long-term commitment to agricultural resilience and sustainability.

“This acquisition allows PepsiCo to play a more purposeful role in the seed potato ecosystem, as a long-term partner of choice for seed and chipstock growers in the Asia-Pacific region,” he said.

“By integrating DAT’s capabilities and expertise, we can help secure seed supply and bring innovation to the agriculture sector.”

PepsiCo’s regional agronomy team will oversee operations and plans to invest in the facility to boost the production of high-quality seed potatoes for both domestic and export markets.

No sale price has been disclosed.

For DAT, the transition signals a new chapter of growth while maintaining operational continuity.

“This is a great outcome for DAT. It’s business as usual in all respects, yet we’re now part of a global food and beverage company, with a high capacity to drive the business forward,” Dowling AgriTech director Ben Dowling said.

“Our mission is to produce high-quality seed so that each variety can reach its full genetic potential. PepsiCo is a strong believer in this, and we see strong alignment in intentions and capabilities as we move forward.”

Blue-ribbon mixed farming and lifestyle make Rothesay a standout

Size: 809ha

Location: Near Young, NSW

Sale method: EOI closing November 6 at 12pm (AEDT)

Price Guide: N/A

A premier South West Slopes property combining large-scale dryland cropping, elite livestock infrastructure and an architecturally designed homestead has hit the market, offering a rare mix of productivity and prestige.

Set on 809ha just 26km from Young and Wallandbeen, ‘Rothesay’ features a 1920s homestead renovated by architect Richard Rowe.

The residence overlooks manicured lawns, mature trees and an in-ground pool framed by gardens created by Sydney landscape designer Gay Stanton.

Around 89 per cent (718ha) of the property is arable, with 236ha currently sown to wheat and oats and the balance comprising improved pastures of lucerne, arrowleaf clover, sub clover, Phalaris and fescue, supporting 10,700 Dry Sheep Equivalents (DSE).

Long-term reliability is underpinned by an average annual rainfall of 709mm and a comprehensive water system fed by three equipped bores, 42 concrete troughs and 14 dams.

“Rothesay offers the prized benefits of a blue ribbon farming and livestock property that combines scale, productivity and lifestyle in a tightly held area,” LAWD Senior Director Col Medway said.

“It’s a standout offering in one of the state’s most coveted agricultural regions, that would suit those looking to expand their farming operations, or high-net-worth individuals seeking a first-class estate.”

Infrastructure includes Pratley all-steel cattle and sheep yards, an Arrowquip draft and covered concrete race, a four-stand shearing shed, workshop, machinery shed, and 130 tonnes of grain storage.

A central laneway system and near-new fencing complete the operational setup.

The four-bedroom homestead features north-facing living spaces, a walk-in pantry, wine room, sunroom with heated floors and an expansive verandah.

Additional accommodation includes a renovated three-bedroom cottage and a one-bedroom transportable home.

Rothesay is for sale by Expression of Interest closing November 6 at 12pm (AEDT).

Major South Australian wine facility hits the market

Size: 21.45ha

Location: Monash, SA

Sale method: EOI, stage 1 closing November 13

Price Guide: N/A

A large-scale South Australian wine processing and storage facility with the capacity to handle fruit from across the state’s major wine regions has been listed for sale.

CBRE agents John Harrison and Angus Bills have been appointed to steer the sales campaign for Winemasters SA, a contract services winery in the Riverland, with the option to acquire both the business and property as a going concern.

Located just 4km northeast of Monash and 241km from Adelaide, the facility sits across two freehold titles on 21.45ha.

Established in the late 1970s, it has grown into a significant player in the industry, with a crushing capacity of around 30,000 tonnes, including 4,600 tonnes of red fermentation, 35 million litres of storage, and an 80-tonne weighbridge.

The plant can process up to 1,000 tonnes per day across two streams, catering to premium, organic and commercial wine categories.

The property is supported by extensive infrastructure, including a main office, laboratory, production office, filtration building, workshop, storage sheds, and a four-bedroom manager’s residence built in 2010.

Mr Harrison said the site’s design and location made it an attractive proposition for buyers.

“This large-scale winery has convenient access for both B-Double and B-Triple wine transport trucks with an extremely efficient layout,” he said.

“It represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly efficient wine processing and storage facility with the ability to process fruit and prepare wine from all the major South Australian wine regions.

Mr Bills added that about 16ha of the site could also be developed for commercial purposes, subject to council approval.

The facility is being offered via expressions of interest, with Stage 1 of the campaign closing November 13, unless sold prior.

Karingal Aggregation sold following receivership auction

Size: 1,485ha

Location: Bunnaloo district, NSW

Sale price: More than $7 million

A major southern Riverina irrigation enterprise has changed hands following a receivership sale.

The 1,485ha ‘Karingal Aggregation’, located on McManus Rd in the Bunnaloo district, was offered by KPMG receivers and drew a small crowd to its on-site auction.

Initially passed in at $7 million, the property has since sold, though the final price and purchaser remain undisclosed.

It had carried pre-auction price expectations of more than $7.6 million.

Comprising Karingal (988ha) and Crookes (496ha), the aggregation features 1,213ha (2,997 acres) of arable red loam and red/grey clay soils, including 466ha of laser-levelled border check and 100ha of contoured irrigation.

Water is supplied via Murray Irrigation Limited with multiple outlets and established distribution channels.

When listed, the marketing materials described it as an “Outstanding irrigation development paired with excellent infrastructure and working improvements… A superb offering and an unmissable acquisition opportunity.”

Extensive infrastructure underpins the operation, including two shearing sheds with sheep yards, cattle yards, workshops, machinery sheds, 1,200 tonnes of grain storage and 23,000L of fuel storage.

The aggregation also includes four recycle storages equipped with pumps and viable centre pivot or lateral spray irrigation potential across multiple sites.

Residential improvements comprise a five-bedroom, two-bathroom homestead with an in-ground swimming pool and a separate workers’ cottage.

The campaign and sale were managed by Nutrien Harcourts Deniliquin agents James Sides and Jake Freshwater.

“With its balance of dryland and irrigated cropping, livestock fattening, and timber production, supported by strong water entitlements, it stands out as a rare offering in one of NSW’ most highly regarded farming regions,” she said.

The AFS-certified timber operation adds further income, averaging 4,000 tonnes annually, supported by a suite of infrastructure including a six-stand shearing shed, steel yards, machinery sheds, workshops, and grain silos.

Kylie Dulhunty is a journalist with more than 20 years experience covering everything from court to health. Today, Kylie loves nothing more than turning market trends, industry insights and epic property sales - residential, rural and commercial into captivating stories.