Gordon Downs
NAPCO commenced leasing the Gordon Downs property from Kestrel Coal in July 2003.
The role of Gordon Downs is to background cattle on highly productive forage crops and pastures prior to entry into the feedlot.
The property is dominated by rich arable basalt soils and has significant areas of native Queensland blue grass pastures.
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| Manager/Contact: | David Thornberry |
| Location: |
45 km north east of Emerald Qld David, Wendy and their children have lived on Gordon Downs since the commencement of NAPCO's lease. |
| Operations: |
David has extensive experience in the pastoral and agricultural industries throughout Australia prior to starting work with NAPCO. The property is run by three permanent staff. |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 256 |
| Telephone: | 07 4987 7732 |
| Fax: | 07 4987 7735 |
| Cattle Numbers: | 6000 head depending on season |
| Area: | 11 729 ha |
| Annual rainfall: | 607 mm |
