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Among the properties is Silver Orchards, a 46-hectare estate owned by Maurice and Rien Silverstein.
The Silversteins represent the heart of the region's farming history, with Maurice being a fourth-generation orchardist whose family has worked the land since the 1930s.
After raising five sons on the farm and dedicating decades to agricultural research and community leadership, the couple has decided the time is right to retire.
Their operation currently produces more than 4,900 bins across apples, pears, and plums, including over 2,200 bins of popular Pink Lady apple varieties.
“Maurice was born on this property, and I moved here in 1987; it has been our whole lives," Mrs Silverstein said.
“While our eldest son, Bo, still works the land with Maurice, he is looking for a smaller operation, and at 75 and 72, we are ready to focus on our grandchildren.
“We have loved being part of the Shepparton orchard community and have spent 40 years experimenting with water efficiency and new varieties to ensure this land stays productive.
“It’s bittersweet to sell, but there is a real sense of optimism for the industry’s future with export markets growing, and we want to see a new owner take that potential to the next level.”
The portfolio’s geographical diversity across Shepparton East, Bunbartha, Nathalia, and Coomboona ensures a staggered and secure harvest window.
Third generation fruit grower, Ian Bolitho, who owns Riversby said after 46 years it was time to retire and let the new owners take the orchards to the next level.
“My wife and I purchased the 41 hectare family orchard at 805 Dougan Road, Coomboona in 1996. Then we purchased 71 hectares of vacant land at 91 Dougan Road in 1998,” Mr Bolitho said.
“In 2000, development commenced on the modern high density orchard at 91 Dougan Road.”
Mr Bolitho said: “We have enjoyed fruit growing in the Goulburn Valley; it is incredibly rewarding to nurture a fruit tree from winter dormant pruning, through the spring flowering, and on to harvesting juicy sweet fruit that people will enjoy”.
“Our orchards are designed and managed with the long-term vision of sustainable long-term profits.”
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