Farm for sale
Riverside farming lifestyle on the Noordkaap River with 151ha precision macadamia orchards and onsite husking plant; main residence offers three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and double garage.
This exceptional farm, situated along the North Kaap River, utilizes advanced precision farming techniques and boasts 151 hectares of flourishing macadamia orchards. The property is being sold as a going concern, offering a unique farming opportunity with significant potential for growth and expansion.
RESIDENCE:
The main home features a spacious 3-bedroom layout with 2.5 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area, lounge, and study, along with two garages and a storage room. Additionally, there is an open-plan flatlet, staff accommodations, and leisure facilities.
ORCHARDS:
All orchards are equipped with micro jet irrigation systems. The macadamia trees are planted with a spacing of 8m x 4m, with a segment of 28.8 hectares planted at 7m x 3.5m.
Here are the specifics regarding the age and types of orchards:
- 35 Years - 14.2 ha: Cultivars 791, 333, and 880
- 27 Years - 7.44 ha: Beaumont
- 23 Years - 6.00 ha: Beaumont
- 21 Years - 15.36 ha: Beaumont
- 20 Years - 31.20 ha: Cultivars 788, 695, 814, 816, and Beaumont
- 10 Years - 32.10 ha: Cultivars 816, A4, and 695
- 9 Years - 34.00 ha: Cultivars 816, A4, and 695
- 6 Years - 10.70 ha: Cultivars 816, 814, 788, and Nelmac
In total, the macadamia orchards cover 151 hectares. Additionally, there are 12.7 hectares of 35-year-old pecan trees grown on dry land and 18.20 hectares of Turkish oranges expected to bear fruit in 2 to 3 years, under micro jet irrigation.
WATER AND IRRIGATION:
The farm benefits from water sourced from the Noordkaap River, with water rights amounting to 858,000 m3. The property is equipped with a sophisticated three-phase filtration system featuring UV light to eliminate algae and bacteria, a participation system to remove sand, and a carbon and calcium filter for potable water. There are two dams, including a sand dam and a 50,000 m3 plastic-lined dam, as well as two pump houses (Maritadrift 50KW and Marophan 90KW) and boreholes that are currently not in use.
POWER:
The farm is connected to the Eskom power grid.
CLIMATE AND WEATHER:
Located at an average elevation of 850m above sea level, the farm occasionally experiences frost, particularly on the lower slopes where pecans and oranges are cultivated. The average annual rainfall is around 750mm.
HUSKING PLANT:
The fully operational husking plant includes:
- 8 drying bins, each with a capacity of approximately 8 tons
- Holding bins
- A conveyor system leading to the de-husker
- A 4-lane de-husker and blower system
- Sizing tumbler and sorting conveyor
- Aluminium water baths
- An extraction fan connected to a secondary sizing tumbler
- Drying bins equipped with built-in fans for optimal air circulation
- A transfer system for dry nuts to sorting and inspection tables prior to processing
EQUIPMENT:
A detailed inventory of available equipment, including tractors, implements, and various tools, can be provided upon request.
Listed for sale at R72,000,000
The Barberton rural area offers a highly fertile subtropical climate ideal for high-value crops like citrus, macadamia nuts, and sugar cane, supported by reliable water sources and proximity to key logistical corridors in Mpumalanga.
