The Peanut Company of Australia owns two farming properties near Katherine in the Northern Territory.

The first farm, a 500ha property on Florina Road near Katherine, (right), has 200ha under irrigation.

This farm produces high quality peanuts which are sold as seed to growers in central, southern and northern Queensland.

In 2006, the Florina Road property won the prestigious NT Power and Water Corporation Environmental Award (544kb PDF) for its excellent work in ensuring a clean, green and healthy environment.

The second farm, the 11,700ha Taylors Park property west of Katherine, was purchased on August 1, 2007.

Taylors Park has 2500ha already cleared with 1100ha approved for additional clearing.

The balance comprises natural vegetation. The soil type is well suited for peanut production both during the wet and dry seasons.

PCA plans to develop the property under centre pivot irrigation and grow predominantly peanuts along with some rotational crops such as corn, forage crops and hay.

PCA's first NT peanut crop was harvested in 2003.

The first crop from the Taylors Park property was harvested in April 2008.

PCA will continue to work closely with various Northern Territory government departments in order to establish and maintain a viable and sustainable industry while ensuring the environment remains clean and healthy.

In October 2009, PCA’s Florina Road farm received a 10-year water licence ensuring a high security water supply for the property.

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