This farm is getting popular by the day.
World’s biggest farm: Anna Creek Station is a cattle farm in the Australian state of South Australia that is getting popular by the day and there is a very big reason for it, both figuratively and factually.
The Anna Creek Station is making waves on social media due to its huge size and an uncommon way of operating. This Australian cattle station is so big that it surpasses the size of 49 different countries around the world. It covers an area of 23,677 km2.
It is one of the largest privately-owned properties in the world according to the YouTube channel Half as Interesting. Despite its huge size, only 11 people work on the farm. That’s because the land is mostly dry and barren, receiving just 20 cm of rainfall each year. Temperatures can go up to 55°C, making it difficult for grass to grow. Due to this, the farm needs a large area to provide enough grazing land for its 17,000 cattle.
The staff includes one manager, eight station hands, a plant operator, and a cook. With such a lean crew, Anna Creek depends heavily on technology — using remotely operated water pumps and low-flying planes to locate cattle. Once the animals are spotted, station hands on motorbikes round them up. This helps reduce the need for a large workforce.
When workers need to go to town, they travel to Coober Pedy, the nearest town with a small population of about 1,762 people and a few businesses.
Anna Creek Station was established in 1858 and has changed owners several times. In December 2016, the Williams Cattle Company bought the property for $16 million, according to reports. With its impressive size, extreme weather conditions, and heavy use of technology, Anna Creek Station is not just a farm—it’s a remarkable example of how agriculture works in some of the toughest parts of the world.