A fully robotic dairy in Simpson, Western Victoria, has been brought to market, offering dairy operators and agricultural investors the opportunity to acquire an advanced, labour-efficient milking enterprise.
The property is offered for sale by JLL Agribusiness, Chris Lawlor and Jock Grimshaw, via an expression of interest campaign.
Sunday Ridge dairy, located just 170 kilometres from Melbourne, comprises approximately 372.62 hectares of highly productive dairy country with a completely automated milking platform.
The property features 10 Lely robotic milking units, 10 automatic feeders and automated drafting yards.
The predominantly self-contained operation milks circa 650–700 cows year-round, producing 365,000 kilograms of milk solids per annum on a ryegrass-pasture-based platform.
Replacements have mostly been reared on-site through to first calving.
Substantial silage is harvested during the spring surplus period, and dryland maize has been grown on the property for the past five years.
The property benefits from favourable growing conditions, with a mix of deep sandy-loam and clay-loam soil profiles, complemented by moderate seasonal temperatures and reliable 980mm annual average rainfall.
The productive capacity of the farm has been improved with extensive sub-surface drainage and maintenance of healthy soil nutrient and pH levels.
A well-developed network of local contractors additionally provides comprehensive operational support, including supplementary feed supply and farming operations.
With a comprehensive infrastructure portfolio, Sunday Ridge maintains three residences and multiple purpose-built shedding facilities for calving, machinery and hay storage, complemented by a large feed pad and covered loafing barn.
Chris Lawlor, Director, Agribusiness at JLL said, the property integrates advanced automation into the strategically engineered farm layout, enhancing the operational efficiency and performance of the dairy.
“This farm offers what few have, no fixed milking windows and no one getting cows in at 4am,” said Mr Lawlor.
Sunday Ridge is for sale by expression of interest closing Friday, December 11, 2026, at 4pm (AEDT).
For more information contact Chris Lawlor 0448 860 445 and Jock Grimshaw 0488 191 840.