Strategically positioned Central Queensland beef operation, Vandyke Feedlot at Springsure, presents a prime opportunity for corporate investors or family businesses to secure a proven asset in one of the state’s key grain and beef regions.
Allied Beef first leased the 8,640 Standard Cattle Units (SCU) feedlot with surrounding grazing and cropping land in 2017, before purchasing Vandyke Feedlot outright in 2021,instigating a comprehensive refurbishment program.
The property has a total leasehold land area of 2,231 hectares, comprising 53ha attributed to the feedlot, 335ha of dryland cropping, 548ha of grazing, with the balance comprising timbered grazing / support.
Backgrounding of store cattle on Vandyke Feedlot varies according to demand and seasonal conditions, however the company regularly grazes up to 1,000* head for two to three months before they enter the feedlot.
Allied Beef managing director, James Maclean, said the property would be highly complementary to an existing Northern Territory or North Queensland beef operation, or corporate investors seeking a feedlot with scale.
“Cattle are typically sourced from the North West and processed in Central or Southern Queensland,” Mr Maclean said.
“Vandyke Feedlot turned over 32,000* cattle last year on short term, 100* and 140* day feeding programs, so it offers significant scale.”
“We’ve done short-term feeding for the major supermarkets and have fed a number of Wagyu cattle on long-term programs.”
“The site would also lend itself to a purebred or Wagyu operation that could wean cattle on to the property and finish them in the feedlot.”
The cultivation areas are used for silage production, yielding on average 14* to 15* tonnes per hectare of forage sorghum that is used in the feedlot.
Secure livestock water is sourced via a 155* megalitre groundwater allocation, equipped with two sub-artesian groundwater bores that reticulate water to tanks and associated troughs. Additional livestock water is provided from a 55* megalitre catchment dam, seasonal waterholes and creeks.
In the past five years, Allied Beef has invested heavily to maximise operational efficiencies, building 15 new feedlot pens to boost carrying capacity by 30* to 40%*. New roller mills and grain tempering facilities complement the 1,750* tonnes of grain storage capacity in nine silos.
The company has also upgraded liquid supplement systems, induction yards and power, and is currently installing a large-scale solar system, together with a backup generator to ensure the feedlot can operate off-grid.
The feedlot complex features 52 main pens, two hospital pens, steel panel induction/processing yards, a feed mill with associated commodity/feed shed and an office with staff amenities. Supporting infrastructure includes a weighbridge, igloo machinery shed and generator shed, as well as accommodation options for staff.
The main homestead is a five-bedroom, high-set timber Queenslander with views of the local ranges, while staff accommodation is provided by two cottages, each with three bedrooms, and a singles quarters with kitchenette, common room and eight ensuite-style bedrooms.
The grazing land surrounding Vandyke Feedlot is fenced into seven paddocks plus laneways.
Conjunctional agent, RBV Rural Director, Matt Beard, said the property is experiencing a tremendous season, and increasing market demand for feedlot assets augurs well for its sale.
LAWD Senior Director, Danny Thomas, said the Vandyke Feedlot presents an exceptional opportunity for a wide range of market participants across the beef supply chain.”
“We expect Vandyke Feedlot to garner interest from a diverse group of perspective buyers,” Mr Thomas said.
Vandyke Feedlot is favourably located on a sealed road just 25* kilometres west of Springsure and 80* kilometres south-west of Emerald, which offers a wide range of amenities including retail, medical, educational and flight services and agricultural supplies.
Vandyke Feedlot is for sale by Expression of Interest closing at 12pm (AEST) Thursday, 16 April 2026. For more information, contact LAWD Senior Directors, Danny Thomas, on +61 439 349 977, or LAWD Senior Director, Tim McKinnon, on +61 448 802 309 or RBV Rural Director, Matt Beard, on +61 428 765 687.
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