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Calga is a large broad acre cropping property in the shadow of the Warrumbungle mountain range. The Warrumbungles being a major contributor to the success of the farming operation on this property. They not only attract rainfall events which allow us to consistently out perform the local area in yields, but also supplied the magnificent volcanic soils that the property is renown for.
We now crop 11,500 hectares annually in both
winter and summer crops. The winter crops are
Wheat, Barley, Chickpeas, Canola. Our main
summer crop is Grain Sorghum.
The operation is now run
exclusively as a Zero till farming system.
This has increased yields significantly and reduced work load.
We currently run 3 + 36m Spray rigs and 2 + 28m Planters . All our tractors are fitted with Beeline Auto steer systems.
We have the capacity to store 13,000 tonne of grain on farm which not only takes the pressure of at harvest time in regard to grain deliveries but allows us to market our produce at leisure taking advantage of seasonal fluctuations.
In 2009 Calga Pty Ltd
purchased 4 CLAAS Lexion 580 R harvesters with
45ft fronts to enable the company to carry
out their harvesting and not be at the mercy of
contractors
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