I have a 1 acre property (a farmlet) in North Taranaki - Kaitake ward - New Plymouth district. The soil is rich and fertile. The property has been entirely organic for at least the last 22 years. There is a small orchard, a somewhat neglected vege garden and a corner of native bush. 3 Wiltshire sheep keep it looking semi tidy. I'm an organic horticulturist, however it's all gotten too much for me over the last few years. Situated within a microclimate protected largely from most wind directions. Fairly high rainfall and plenty of sunshine hours. It's basically a little piece of paradise halfway between the mountain and the sea with panoramic views of both.
Please contact Village Agrarians to be put in touch with the land lister.
Location: 25 minutes out of New Plymouth South around the coast.
Total land size in Acres: 1 acre
Wooded Area/Cultivable Area: Cultivate area roughly 2500 square metres.
Zoning: Rural
Current Use: Grazing.
Current Practices: Organic
State of the surface of the cultivable area: Gently sloping, grass, rabbits burrows.
Description and historical use of land available for farming: Probably part of a bigger dairy farm more than 20 years ago.
Road Access: Direct access to sealed country road via farm gate.
Electricity: Yes.
Cell Service: Yes.
Short-term goal or vision for land: Share it, grow food and natural plant medicines on it.
Long-term goal or vision for land: As above.
Known environmental hazards: Volcano.
Occasional high winds especially on North Easterly storms.
Current residents living on property: One - myself.
Availability of farm buildings: Possible shared use of a shed.
Land is fenced: Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools: No
Water Source: Large water tank
Water rights to these sources: Rainwater.
On-site Housing available?: Possible rental of guest room and/or caravan.
Is there restricted access of visitors: Not currently
Preferred Agriculture Products: Diversified vegetable, orchard (existing), medicinally useful plants.
Practices Preferred: Organic, biodynamic, permaculture.
Soil Details: Patuha sandy loam.
Preferred Arrangement: Open to :- lease for cash and/ or trade, or possible partnership.
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?: Yes.
Do you require references from the land seeker(s)?: Yes.
Agreement duration: 1 year minimum.
Please contact Village Agrarians to be put in touch with the land lister.
