An operational Macadamia farm right after a Farmer’s heart, is situated in the Paddock farmers community. An excellent and established region for Macadamia tree cultivation, due to its warm, frost-free climate. t's a hub for high-quality Macadamia production, with some of the leading growers and exporters located here.
The farm is 2km from Mayo Mac Factory where it delivers its crop. The soils are (TMS Glenrosa). Fairly deep with some rock, but appears well suited for semi-intensive and intensive agriculture. Located in a Tropical Rainfall area, of an average rainfall of between 700 to 1100mm per year.
7.32 ha Macadamia Nuts are planted and range from 20 to 24 years old. Varieties planted are 788; 816; 741 and Beaumont cultivars. It is essential for cross-pollination. Plant density is 400 trees / hectare. Over the past 8 years, the farm has consistently supplied 5 tons / hectare to the factory, wet-in-shell.
The property fronts onto a beautiful farm dam of 75,000m³. All macadamias are under micro irrigation. The entire irrigation system can be operated remotely. The irrigation system is linked to a fertigation tank with an injection pump, which can also be operated remotely via an App.
There are two homesteads as well as the macadamia processing unit and staff accommodation. The first dwelling has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with a teen pad and carport. The second dwelling has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and a double garage. The houses are fenced with an electric fence.
The 201m² Macadamia processing shed unit offers 6 x 4-ton drying bins with full dehusking requirements, with a carport, sheds and a storeroom.
The 172m² staff accommodation compromises 10 rooms, a TV room, an open living area, a kitchen, laundry and an ablution block.
The farm is fully game fenced with a concrete strip along the bottom, with 1.2m Bonnox fencing and 6 strands barbed wire up to 2.1m & 22 strands electrified.
The following movable assets are included in the sale:
2020 Isuzu Bakkie D-Max with diff lock
2021 Deutz-Fahr 4090.4E 4WD CAB Tractor
2019 Deutz-Fahr Agroplus Tractor
2019 Nobili Spray Rig 600 liter tank
2020 Tomcat Chipper
2020 Rovio Bio Mulch Spreader
±1970 MF 135 Tractor
±1985 MF 240 Tractor
4m³ Tipper trailer
Flat bed with rail sides trailer
Grass slasher
Grader Blade
2 portions available adjacently:
PORTION A: PRICE: R 3 500 000
The property is 6,3ha in size and fronts onto 2 beautiful farm dams of 75,000m³ and 10,000m³, each with a dam wall of concrete construct. The farm is fully game fenced with a concrete strip along the bottom, with 1.2m Bonnox fencing and 6 strands barbed wire up to 2.1m & 22 strands electrified.
3 ha of Macadamia Nut trees were planted in January 2006. Varieties planted are 816 and Beaumont cultivars. Essential for cross-pollination. Plant density of 359 trees / hectare. It has consistently supplied 5 tons / hectare to the factory wet-in-shell. All macadamias are under micro irrigation. The entire irrigation system can be operated remotely. The irrigation system is linked to a fertigation tank with an injection pump, which can also be operated remotely via an App.
This portion includes the pump house for the irrigation and fertigation systems, for all the nuts. An 8m² generator shed for a 110kw Generator, the generator is included. The chemical mixing shed with a shower, toilet and kitchen. A 24m² chemical storage room with a mixing tank and pumps.
The following movable assets are included in this portion:
2021 110kW Generator, Cummins Motor
Irrigation Pump and fertigation tank with injector pump
13 Active Bee Hives
PORTION B: PRICE: R8 500 000
The property is 12.7ha and fronts onto 2 beautiful farm dams of 75,000m³ and 10,000m³, each with a dam wall of concrete construct. The water source is a 10,000m³ dam with a concrete wall and pump house, pumping water for domestic use, to the water purification plant and storing water in the 105 000 L reservoir.
1.3ha of Macadamia trees are planted. They are 7 years old, reaching full production in 2026. There is about 3ha of arable land available and another section levelled for more options eg. Tunnels, chicken farming etc.
Ideal for lifestyle living or to expand with more possibilities. The Main Farmhouse has undergone a meticulous restoration, achieving an excellent condition with modern finishes. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a lounge, dining room, kitchen with a scullery, and a laundry area with a totalling 252m². The sizable verandah is ideal to enjoy your morning coffees or hosting guests. A lock up double garage for your convenience and ample parking space for extra vehicles. A 2 bedroom modern cottage is a few meters away, ideal for extended family or guests. With a beautiful view of the farm from the verandah. Covered parking for 2 vehicles. This farm provides a high-quality lifestyle experience on a charming country estate.
Contact Suzette van Wyk for a viewing of this spectacular Macadamia farm with great possibilities.