MY PROPERTY consists of 301 ha of hill country, one-third steep, two-thirds medium, shed 18 km west of Piopio in the rain shadow of the Pomerangi Ranges, with an annual rainfall of about 2540 mm. It is all in grass except 16 ha of rocks and patches of scenic bush, and is well fenced with 22 main paddocks anfd 8 small holding paddocks. All paddocks have adequate natural water and access to the farm is very good because of county roads radiating from the woolshed. This is a very real advantage in one-man farming oif hill country. The longest drive for a mob of ewes and lambs would usually be less than one hour, depending on variables such as dog behaviour.
