198 ha Farm in Paarl

Hermon: Secure Your 198 ha Grain Farming Asset Today!

This dryland grain unit is located in the Riebeek Valley near Hermon. Wheat, canola and oats are produced on 158 hectares in a rotational cropping system. The farms position offers quick and convenient access to agricultural service businesses in nearby towns.

Infrastructure

This farming unit has no buildings, no water points, and no electricity connection. However, an Eskom power line does cross the property, offering the potential to obtain electricity if required. Water rights from the Berg River Irrigation Board for 9.5 hectares 6,000 m3ha have been allocated, but the finalisation of a dispute required to activate these rights is still outstanding.

Production

Expected production volumes are approximately:

Wheat: 3 3.5 tha

Canola: 1.5 2.0 tha

Comprehensive precision-farming soil analyses were completed in 2023 on 158.7 hectares, forming the basis for nutrient adjustment and planting preparation.

Soil Description

The soils originate mainly from weathered Malmesbury shale and can be described as sandy to loamy, with some koffieklip present. The subsoil may contain a significant clay content, which can cause water retention challenges during the winter rainfall season. The soils are naturally slightly acidic, and precision-farming analyses have guided targeted corrective actions in areas where deficiencies were identified.

Sales Information

This property is ideally suited to buyers looking to expand their existing grain operations. The allocated water rights and the proximity of an electricity supply create opportunities for a wider range of farming options. For the buyer with vision, this farmlandoffered at R10.8 millionrepresents a valuable opportunity.

The seller is VAT-registered, and the property can be sold as a going concern.

No movables are included in the sale.

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