Pecan Nut Farm with Established Orchards and Excellent Water Infrastructure
ZAR 47,940,000
Description
This exceptional 823-hectare farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established pecan nut enterprise entering its prime production years. Approximately 55 hectares are planted with high-quality Choctaw, Wichita, and Pawnee cultivars, spaced at 10 × 10 m, with trees around 7 years old—just beginning to deliver significant yields. This is an ideal farm for a buyer seeking to step into a productive operation where the groundwork is already in place.
Irrigation and Water Security
Water security is a major strength of this property:
3 boreholes (2 currently operational) producing approximately 2,600 L/h and 12,500 L/h
Large irrigation dam, fed by the KB canal
Pump station with filtration system, housed in a semi-enclosed pump house for efficient, reliable irrigation
Pivot irrigation point (spilpunt) fully operational near the orchards
The irrigation system is fully established, supporting existing trees and future orchard expansion, ensuring long-term productivity and stability.
Operational Infrastructure
The farm’s operational hub spans approximately 40–50 hectares and includes:
125 m² main farmhouse
Staff accommodation
400 m² roofed machinery and tractor storage
This centralised setup keeps farming operations organised and efficient.
Orchard Layout – 16 Irrigation Blocks
The farm has 16 irrigation blocks with Netafim micro-sprinklers (blue) at 112 L/h, supported by 12 Arkal filters (4 × 3 bank) and 2 × 22 kW Aqua-line 100/32 pumps, fed via a 200 mm pump from the irrigation dam.
Block Trees
0 460
1 280
2 280
3 300
4 261
5 500
6 400
7 375
8 421
9 338
10 437
11 265
12 113
13 336
14 361
15 368
Total: 5,495 trees
Tree spacing: 10 × 10 m
This setup ensures both high productivity and optimal pollination across cultivars.
Additional Land Use
Beyond the orchards, approximately 700 hectares remain suitable for:
Grazing
Small wildlife or eco-tourism developments
Livestock integration, with some existing cattle infrastructure