Permaculture land share opportunity, Milton NSW

Permaculture land share opportunity in Milton NSW

Small patch of farmland available to share in the scenic village of Milton NSW. The land is located close to town and a weekly farmer’s market. The land seeker(s) will ideally have a background in permaculture, organic market gardening or a similar discipline.

This will be a new venture and would suit people with a secondary income while in the establishment phase.

The owners of the property will lease the land long-term in exchange for some general garden and farm maintenance work and produce. Extra costs including water, electricity, earthworks, farm equipment and structures will need to be covered.

Property location : Milton Shoalhaven NSW

Total land size (Acres) : 5

Non Arable / Arable Area : 2.5/2.5

Opportunities to expand: Market garden, small orchard, rotational grazing, aquaponics, nursery, compost/soil production. Open to other opportunities. Given the small land size, ideally all systems would integrate with each other in some way.

Zoning : RU1 Primary Production

Current uses : grazing

Current practices : Small hobby farm. The land is currently grazed (a few sheep and a cow). Possibility to integrate these animals into the farm project.

State of the surface of the cultivatable area : Mostly cleared paddock, some trees. Slopes down to the south of the property

Description and historical use of land available for farming: This land has been kept as a hobby farm for the past 30 years, it was previously part of a larger dairy farm.

Description of road access : Sealed road and driveway to property. Direct access road will need to be made to the site from driveway.

Electricity access : Accessible with extension cord, though no outlet currently at the site.

Mobile phone signal : Good

Short-term goal or vision for land : Establish an economically viable farm and nursery. Run educational workshops and community events.

Long-term goal or vision for land : Highly productive small scale permaculture farm with no to minimal external inputs. High level of community involvement and partnerships with local businesses. Provide a steady income stream for up to 5 people, offering employment, research, and education opportunities for the local and surrounding areas.

Known environmental hazards : Though the site itself is not a high risk bushfire area, the surrounding area is. Small creek in the lower part of the property can be subject to minor flooding after extensive rainfall.

Current residents living on property : yes

Housing and/or onsite living opportunities : not available at this time.

Availability of farm buildings : Opportunity to construct some structures (greenhouse, storage shed, etc.)

Is the land fenced? : Yes

Availability of farm machinery and tools : Yes tools, no heavy machinery

Water Source : Rain, town.

Water rights to these sources : yes

Is there restricted access of visitors? : No

Preferred agriculture production : Vegetable, fruit, nursery. Small animal (poultry, fish, bees)

Preferred farming practice – Regenerative, Permaculture

Soil Details : Area is renowned for good quality soil. Soil testing still required.

Arrangement - Details regarding preferred land sharing arrangement :

Preferred arrangement : profit share or separate, complimentary enterprise. Open to discussion

Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)? Yes

Do you require references from the land seeker(s)? : Not essential, but preferred

Agreement duration preferred : Negotiable depending on land seeker circumstances