370.9 ha Farm in Empangeni Central

Commercial farm near Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal is divided into two adjoining portions planted to sugarcane and macadamias, with full infrastructure, extensive water rights and backup power. Portions 1 & 2 370.9 ha are priced at R50 million and include irrigated cane, young macadamias, large TugelaMhlatuze water allocation and multiple staff and farm buildings. Farm equipment available separately at market-related prices. A list is available on request. Additional value lies in a sizeable gravel quarry and greenhouse tunnels.

Property overview

Total size: 370.9324 ha commercial farm near Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal

Main enterprises: sugarcane cultivation and macadamia orchards

Full infrastructure, power connection via Eskom plus backup generator

Farm portions

Portion 1: 168.9842 ha

Portion 2: 201.9482 ha

Portions 1 & 2 contiguous total 370.9324 ha

Sale options

Portions 1 & 2 370.9 ha at R50 million

234 ha irrigated sugarcane, 20 ha macadamias

1 596 894 m3 water rights TugelaMhlatuze scheme plus 20 000 m3 storage

Infrastructure includes three houses, three open sheds, workshop, staff compounds

Location & access

Situated 2045 km NW of Empangeni in the Heatonville area

Cane delivery to Felixton Mill 35 km or via nearby rail link

Crops:

Sugarcane

Irrigation via three centre pivots 3-, 4-, 5-tower plus draglines

Yields up to 120 tha pivot and 7090 tha dragline

Macadamias

20 ha under drip irrigation

Tree age profile: 50 six years, 25 five years, 25 four years

Water resources

Total registered water rights: 1 596 894 m3 Tugela - Mhlathuze Scheme

On-farm storage: 20 000 m3

Two boreholes

Average annual rainfall 1 100 mm

Infrastructure & improvements

Main dwellings: three houses plus flatlet and staff quarters

Sheds and workshops: multiple open sheds, storerooms, garage, office

Power: Eskom supply with backup generator

Security

Electric fencing and remote-controlled gates

Burglar bars on windows

CCTV surveillance system

Commercial considerations

Sale structured as a going concern seller is VAT-registered VAT extra

Market valuation report available

Conclusions

Strategically located, large-scale sugarcane and macadamia operation with full infrastructure

Strong water rights portfolio and backup power enhance production security

Value-add from gravel quarry and greenhouse tunnels

Ready for immediate operation equipment and VAT-structured sale facilitate acquisition