DESCRIPTION:
53.1051 Ha farmland situated near Roossenekal in Limpopo, developed for sheep, goat, and cattle farming while also supporting established fruit and vegetable production. The farm offers irrigated and dryland grazing, productive orchards, reliable water infrastructure, residential improvements, and staff accommodation, making it well-suited for a diversified agricultural operation.
Approximately 30Ha is enclosed with quality livestock fencing, while around 15Ha has been established with Smuts Finger, Rhodes, and White Buffalo grazing.
The farm benefits from 10Ha of canal irrigation rights, a productive borehole yielding approximately 7,800 liters per hour, and extensive irrigation infrastructure that supports pasture, lucerne, and crop production.
Improvements include 2 residential dwellings, 5 workers' accommodation units, and supporting farming infrastructure. The combination of established grazing, productive orchards, dependable water resources, and existing improvements presents an excellent opportunity for continued livestock farming and diversified agricultural production.
Primary farming activities include:
• Sheep farming
• Goat farming
• Cattle farming
• Irrigated and dryland grazing
• Fruit production
• Vegetable cultivation
GRAZING INFRASTRUCTURE
The farm has been extensively developed for livestock production with well-established grazing systems. Approximately 30Ha are enclosed with quality livestock fencing.
This infrastructure provides secure grazing camps suitable for sheep, goats, and cattle.
WATER SUPPLY
The property benefits from excellent water infrastructure supporting both crop and livestock operations.
Canal Water
• Canal runs through the farm, providing a reliable water source
• Ground dam connected to the canal
• Eskom point available at the dam (no transformer installed)
• Approximately 10Ha of irrigation rights (to be applied for and registered by the new owner)
Borehole
• Equipped with a pump installed at approximately 35 meters
• Production capacity of approximately 7,800 liters per hour
• Supplies 6 additional irrigation points throughout the property (hydrants)
The borehole water is utilized for irrigating orchards and grazing lands.
IRRIGATED GRAZING
Lucerne
Approximately 0.3 Ha of lucerne is cultivated and irrigated from September to May using:
• 3 Cannon sprinklers
Teff, Oats, and Japanese Radish
Approximately 0.6 Ha of cultivated land is planted with teff, oats, and Japanese radish (daikon), depending on the season and crop rotation requirements.
Irrigated Pasture
Approximately 10Ha have been established under irrigation using:
• 63 mm PVC Class 6 pipeline
• Pipeline installed approximately 1 meter underground
• 6 Hydrants for sprinkler connections
DRYLAND GRAZING
Approximately 15Ha have been planted with improved pasture species, including:
• Smuts Finger Grass
• Rhodes Grass
• White Buffalo Grass
The grazing supports sheep and goat production during the growing season and is harvested for hay during the winter months.
ORCHARD
The farm includes an established orchard consisting of approximately 250 mature peach trees, including the following varieties:
• Oom Sarel
• Malherbe
• Kaalgat
There is additional capacity to expand production, with approximately 2.6 Ha available for further orchard development.
There is potential to utilize this area for cultivated pasture and grazing land suitable for livestock.
Additional Fruit Production
• Approximately 115 young, wonderful pomegranate trees
• Approximately 17 fig trees, with several already producing and younger trees expected to commence production in the coming season
• Various additional fruit tree species established on the property (3 x Plum Trees, 3 x Apricot Trees, 3 x Apple Trees, 1 x Mandarin Tree).
VEGETABLE PRODUCTION
The property also supports vegetable cultivation for personal consumption or small-scale production, supplying the local market.
Approximately 0.72Ha is planted to vegetables and irrigated by:
• 1.5 kW pump
• 3-bar pressure irrigation system
IMPROVEMENTS
Residential and support improvements include:
• 2 Residential dwellings
• 5 Staff accommodation units
RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
The property provides comfortable accommodation for owners or extended family members.
Main Residence
The main house measures approximately 234m² and comprises:
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Kitchen
• Walk-in pantry
• Open-plan living area and TV room
• Separate dining room
• Covered veranda with built-in braai measuring approximately 24 m²
Second Residence
The second dwelling measures approximately 180m² and offers:
• 3 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Walk-in pantry
• Dining room
• TV room
LIVESTOCK & GRAZING
The current farming operation is primarily developed for small livestock farming, although no livestock is currently being kept on the farm.
The farm includes approximately 14Ha of established grazing, planted with a mixture of:
• Smuts Finger Grass
• Rhodes Grass
• White Buffalo Grass
During the previous season, approximately 200 round bales measuring 1.2 metres were produced from these pastures, demonstrating the productivity of the grazing lands.
ARABLE LAND
In addition to the established grazing and orchards, the property offers approximately 22Ha of black clay soil suitable for potato cultivation. The planted pastures are situated on red loam soil, providing favorable conditions for grazing production.
A water canal traverses the property and is connected to a ground dam, while the farm also benefits from a three-phase electricity supply, supporting the irrigation and farming infrastructure.
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• 53.09 Ha mixed-use farm
• Well established for sheep, goat, and cattle farming
• 10Ha of canal irrigation rights
• Productive borehole yielding approximately 7,800 liters per hour
• Established irrigated and dryland grazing
• Mature peach orchard with expansion potential
• Additional young orchard plantings and fig trees
• Vegetable production infrastructure already in place
• 2 Houses and 5 Worker accommodation units
• Well-developed agricultural infrastructure supporting a diversified farming operation