Two of Australia’s leading sheep seed stock enterprises are being presented to market as part of the sale of Springfield, an exceptional 947.5-hectare mixed-farming asset located north of Cootamundra in the coveted South West Slopes of New South Wales.
The highly productive mixed farming holding delivers scale and versatility with 844.5ha (89.1%) arable land, comprising dryland cropping and improved pastures, and premium livestock infrastructure supporting 11,500 Dry Sheep Equivalents (DSE).
Springfield is home to Bogo Genetics, the business behind Bogo Merino Stud and Glenfinnan Prime Lamb Genetics, two of Australia’s most progressive sheep breeding enterprises, which sell more than 350 rams annually to a combined network of 226 producers.
Bogo Genetics General Manager, Matt Crozier, said Springfield was an outstanding asset located in a blue-chip location, specifically purchased to grow and enhance the scope of the Merino stud, founded by Malcolm Peake more than 30 years ago.
“Malcolm retired last year and played a key role in the Merino stud industry, producing balanced sheep with commercially-focused traits,” Mr Crozier said.
“Bogo Merino Stud represents the upper echelon of the industry, with proven success in setting industry benchmarks in sire evaluations and industry wether trials, and it would be lovely to see the legacy of this hard work honoured and carried forward.”
Mr Crozier said Bogo Genetics expanded its operation into the White Suffolk breed two years ago with the purchase of the Glenfinnan White Suffolk stud from the Young-based Hayes family.
“Glenfinnan was one of the foundational White Suffolk studs in Australia and now as Glenfinnan Prime Lamb Genetics, it remains one of the top performing meat-focused studs in the country,” Mr Crozier said.
“On the back of the strong ram selling season last spring, high pricing in the lamb and mutton markets and increasing wool prices, both studs are well-positioned to be taken over as a going concern, with new owners able to hit the ground running.”
Springfield has a gently undulating landscape and has benefited from a strong agronomic program incorporating strategic fertiliser and lime applications to support the predominantly productive red-brown granite loam soils.
An equipped bore and town mains connection supports a reticulated watering system to 42 troughs, with additional supply sourced from two seasonal creeks and 17 dams. Long-term annual rainfall of 621.7mm further upholds water security with rainwater and town water servicing the homestead and sheds.
Significant investment has been undertaken to improve operational infrastructure, including Flynn-design covered steel sheep yards installed in 2022, a purpose-built containment feeding facility, and fencing upgrades, which feature a central laneway system for efficient livestock movements. Additional improvements include a four-stand shearing shed, machinery shed, multiple storage sheds, a hay shed, and 755 tonnes of grain storage capacity.
LAWD Senior Director, Col Medway, said the current strong demand and outlook for sheep meat and improving market sentiment for quality Merino wool, provided confidence for buyers seeking to benefit from the higher profit trend of the sheep industry.
“The ability to acquire two renowned sheep studs that are positioned as a one-stop genetics provider to commercial sheep breeders, with a focus on quality wool and lamb, along with a fit-for-purpose property provides a unique opportunity for a buyer to enter the industry at scale, or for an existing enterprise to expand their operation,” Mr Medway said.
“The studs will be offered separately to the property, however we envisage that there will be interest to retain the going concern enterprise, including the highly regarded staff who are interested in continuing to grow the business.”
The property features two well-appointed residences, including a renovated historic four-bedroom homestead set within established lawns and gardens, and a three-bedroom Manager’s cottage.
Springfield is ideally situated in the coveted South West Slopes, and is approximately 17km northwest of Cootamundra, 57km from the Hume Highway at Coolac, and 111km from Wagga Wagga, offering convenient access to regional services and markets.
Springfield is being offered for sale as a whole or as separate assets, with Expressions of Interest closing at 12noon (AEDST) on Thursday, 12 March 2026. For more information, contact LAWD Senior Director, Col Medway, on +61 428 481 243, or LAWD Director, Tim Corcoran on +61 407 893 935.
