Farm for sale
Farming life on Rooirand, Kanoneiland — fertile Orange River island soils, dependable canal irrigation and established Merbein vineyards; ideal for expanding farmers seeking high-yield lucerne and cash crops.
Irrigation Farm for Sale – Rooirand, Kanoneiland
Introduction
Kanoneiland lies between Upington and Keimoes in the Northern Cape and is recognised as the largest inhabited island along the Orange River. Benefiting from fertile alluvial soils and a well-established canal network, the area is renowned for high-yield vineyards, lucerne production and cash crops. With a strong agricultural legacy, dependable water supply and a tranquil rural setting, Kanoneiland remains one of the most desirable farming regions in the Green Kalahari.
Property Overview
This well-positioned 8.5694 ha irrigation farm is situated on Rooirand, Kanoneiland, and offers excellent agricultural potential. The property holds an agricultural water allocation of 7.5 ha and is efficiently irrigated via a cement canal and piped system, ensuring reliable water distribution and effective utilisation.
Land Use Breakdown
1.7 ha Lucerne (planted in 2025)
1.9 ha Cash crops
4.0 ha Merbein grape vineyards (established in 2017)
All fields are well-drained and ideally suited for ongoing, sustainable cultivation.
Additional Information
The property is dedicated solely to irrigation farming and does not include a residential or building plot. No outbuildings are present. This farm is ideally suited to an established farmer seeking to expand operations within the highly productive Kanoneiland area.
The sale is subject to VAT and is not sold as a going concern.
Price (Excl. VAT): R2 548 000
Price (Incl. VAT): R2 911 000
Listed for sale at R2,548,000
Keimoes Rural is a fertile and thriving agricultural region renowned for intensive table grape, raisin, and citrus production supported by reliable Orange River irrigation and an arid desert climate.
