Size: 284,924ha
Location: Southwest QLD and Northwest NSW
Sale method: EOI closing at 12pm (AEST), March 19
Price Guide: N/A
Global asset managers and regenerative agriculture investment pioneers, SLM Partners, have listed their 284,924ha SLM Pastoral Portfolio for sale, offering a rare opportunity to secure an institutional-scale regenerative grazing enterprise with established carbon projects.
Spanning five aggregations in southwest Queensland and northwest NSW, the portfolio has been strategically developed as a grass-fed beef breeding and growing enterprise under SLM’s Livestock Fund, which is nearing the end of its term.
Five aggregations make up the portfolio - Willacora (47,901ha), Amenda (43,712ha), Padua Park (43,135ha), Garrawin (79,298ha) and Eureka (70,877ha) – being within a 100km radius in the Cunnamulla and Bourke regions.
Over 13 years, SLM has implemented a regenerative cell grazing system, with extensive infrastructure investment.
This includes 4,000km of fencing creating 1,100 paddocks, supported by 500km of piping supplying 150 water points.
“Cell grazing has allowed us to ride out dry spells and make the best use of rain when it arrives,” SLM Partners’ General Manager in Australia, Graham Finlayson, said.
“The land is in terrific condition now and we see plenty of room for further improvement.
“SLM has had a strong focus on increasing the perennial grass base across the aggregation over the past 12 years, which has improved the drought resiliency of the production system immensely.
“The commercial breeding program, high standards of animal welfare and stock-handling, policies, procedures and efforts in regenerating the land-base are second to none in the industry. And in a world where these things are often talked about but rarely done properly, we have been leaders in these fields for over 12 years.”
The portfolio includes two carbon projects generating Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) until at least 2039.
“We are proud to have helped scale up regenerative grazing and carbon storage in this unique Australian landscape,” SLM Partners Global Managing Partner, Paul McMahon, said.
The portfolio has an average historical carrying capacity of 15,000 AE. Pic: Supplied
The portfolio has an average historical carrying capacity of 15,000 AEs. About 13,000 cattle, which have benefited from a focus on genetic optimisation, are being offered as part of the sale.
SLM has predominantly used Pharo Australia Angus bulls, with Rangelands Angus/Composites also in its program, and incorporated some Lasater Beef Master genetics from the United States through an AI program.
Nutrien Harcourts Managing Partner, Greg Seiler, currently manages the livestock transactions for the Portfolio and said an outstanding and experienced management team was in place.
Capital investment has improved infrastructure, including fencing, cattle yards, and watering systems to support efficient grazing operations. Pic: Supplied
“Each aggregation is led by a separate management team responsible for anywhere between 2,500 to 4,000 cattle at a time, depending on season conditions and stocking rate,” Mr Seiler said.
“All operational staff are trained in low stress stock handling techniques, and the cattle are renowned for their extremely calm temperament given how frequently they are rotated through the grazing system.”
The SLM Pastoral Portfolio benefits from productive soils, summer-dominant rainfall, artesian groundwater bores, and creek frontages that enhance water security, while significant capital investment has improved infrastructure, including fencing, cattle yards, and watering systems to support efficient grazing operations.
Additional facilities such as workshops, machinery sheds, aircraft hangars, and various accommodation options further enhance the portfolio’s operational capacity.
LAWD Senior Director, Danny Thomas, said the portfolio would draw a diverse buyer pool.
“The current Portfolio is an extraordinary asset as it stands following the significant capital investment made by the vendors, however there remains scope for the new owner to further grow the enterprise by stocking at higher rates and accessing higher-value, regenerative grass-fed market channels,” Mr Thomas said.
“The vendors recognise the significant size of the Portfolio and are willing to split the aggregations to meet market demand. Each has its own experienced management and operational team in place, making this an outstanding turnkey offering.”
The SLM Pastoral Portfolio is being offered for sale in-one-line or as any combination of individual aggregations by Expression of Interest closing at 12pm (AEST) on March 19.
Size: 809ha
Location: Southwest QLD and Northwest NSW
Sale method: EOI closing at 12pm (AEST), March 19
Price Guide: N/A
A hefty portion of a historic and highly productive cropping and sheep grazing property between Stawell and Marnoo has sold to two local buyers.
Ray White Rural Victoria agent Max Brown said one buyer bought about 1330 acres (538ha) of ‘Carrs Plains’, while a second purchased about 670 acres (272ha).
He said about 525 acres remained on the market.
The property, at 252 Soldiers Rd, Marnoo West, is partly located on the Richardson River, with fertile black, grey and red soils perfectly suited for cropping and grazing.
“It was a quality mixed farm,” Mr Brown said.
“It had good infrastructure, good water, and some of the good Woomera cropping…”
Farm improvements included a three-bedroom brick veneer home, a 3-stand, 300-head shearing shed with kitchen and bathroom, 567sq m of undercover sheep yards with the capacity for 1000 sheep, external yards with capacity for 3000 sheep, a 20m x 9m raised barn and 16m x 10m workshop.
Grain storage is in the form of two Ahrens 82 tonne silos with automated aeration system on a 3-stand concrete base and one Cyclone 82 tonne ground based silo with a concrete conical base.
Mr Brown said the price paid for the two parcels could not be disclosed, while the portion that remains on the market is bare land.
“It’s just a bit of an add-on for a local farming family in the area,” he said.
“Good cropping ground that would be attractive to a family operation in the area.”
Size: 414ha
Location: Langhorne Creek, SA
Sale method: EOI closing March 12
Price Guide: $12 million
One of South Australia’s longest-running family businesses, CMV Group, is selling its high-profile ‘Jim’s Block’ and ‘Sid’s Run’ vineyards at Langhorne Creek, with price expectations of $12 million.
The 414ha combined offering, known as ‘Langhorne Creek Vineyards’, is being sold through CMV Farms, the group’s agricultural division, which manages nearly 1,800ha of almonds, pistachios, and wine grapes across Australia.
CBRE Agribusiness Director, Angus Bills, said the sale presented a unique opportunity to acquire well-established vineyards with significant scale and consistent production.
“The scale and production capabilities of Langhorne Creek Vineyards make it an attractive option for investors looking to expand their portfolio or enter the industry at scale,” Mr Bills said.
Located 11km west of Langhorne Creek, the vineyards are planted with a mix of red and white grape varieties, including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, and Glera.
The site features substantial irrigation infrastructure, including two main supply pumps drawing from Lake Alexandrina via the Creeks Pipeline Company (CPC) and a 351ML groundwater licence. Additional infrastructure includes two lined storage dams with a 262ML capacity, two dwellings, a large workshop, machinery shed, office, and sundry shedding.
Spanning both the Langhorne Creek and Fleurieu wine regions, the vineyards are being offered for sale on a walk-in walk-out basis, with plant and equipment available by negotiation.
Expressions of Interest close on March 12.
Size: 15,976ha
Location: Taroom, QLD
Sale price: N/A
A Taroom family has secured a substantial chunk of a renowned breeding and finishing property in one of Central Queensland’s most sought-after livestock production areas.
‘Moorabinda’ drew interest from corporate and private buyers, as well as institutional investors, who were interested in the 15,976ha property located 64km southwest of Taroom.
Under the transaction, where 50 per cent of the property sold and settled last month, one of the two owners who originally brought Moorabinda to market also grew their stake in the property.
LAWD Director, Darren Collins, said it was the first time ‘Moorabinda’ had been taken to market in the property’s 109-year history.
During the sale process, one of the families that owned the holding decided to stay on at the property.
“Moorabinda is renowned throughout the district as a property of elite quality, featuring each element required for efficient and profitable beef production, at scale,” Mr Collins said.
“The sale naturally generated a lot of interest from private and institutional investors, and the outcome achieved was ideal for everyone involved.
“During the process, one of the original owning families decided they wanted to stay on and has increased their holding, and the new incoming purchaser was very happy to acquire the balance as it fitted in with their nearby backgrounding operation.
The large-scale beef production asset is renowned for its backgrounding, breeding and finishing, with a carrying capacity for half the property of about 3,000AEs, or 2,250 breeders.
Its strategic positioning near feedlots and road access to saleyards, made it an attractive proposition to both private buyers, corporates and institutional investors.
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.
