Experienced Family Operation Seeking an Investor

Our experience

• Len, farm owner and operations manager over both blocks. 45 years farming experience, past winner of Wairarapa Farm Business of the year

• Richard, current stock manager on the Putinka Flats, predominantly a finishing farm. Ag degree from Massey University. 10 years farming experience. Past rural banker. 2017 Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalist.

• Hannah, works off farm as Agribusiness consultant. Provides technical support. Past Pamu business manager. Ag Degree from Massey University, Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme graduate.

Our business goals

• We aim to have a sustainable business both environmentally and financially which is resilient to climatic and economic variables.

• We want to diversify our business with incomes from cropping and tourism.

• We want to provide shareholders with a dividend

Why we are exploring farming partnerships and what we hope to gain from one

• We have recently developed our farm by building a 750,000m3 irrigation dam and installing 130ha of fixed grid irrigation.

• We are looking for investors in a farming partnership as part of our succession plan moving forward

What we would value most in a partnership

• Sharing the pride in an asset we think is pretty special

• Having people who can help on the journey as we look to further tap our assets potential

Actions to make this possible

• Have a group of investors with a similar vision.

• Strong governance to lead the direction of the business

Why we would be great partners

• We have what we think is a great asset for investors.

• Our family is a strong farming team with the management skills to deliver for investors

Other things to mention

The farm has a picturesque recently built 13ha lake built primarily for irrigation but also has  potential as a venue, whether for camping, waterskiing, or walks around the native wetlands