PRIME EXPORT COMMERCIAL FARM: 78HA WITH WATER RIGHTS (MACS, LEMONS & MANDARINS) - BARBERTON FOR SALE ON AUCTION

This farm is situated in the ideal climate for Production Farming near Barberton.
 
Macadamias, Lemons and Nartjie orchards are being farmed on Portion 8 & 5 of Farm Boschfontein. The Orchards are established with predominantly mature trees, with younger trees growing. The farms have functional infrastructure with sufficient water. The farm portions each have independent water rights, and there is an existing dam on Portion 8 and approval for a dam on Portion 5.
 
Macadamia and Citrus Crop Diversification - The diversified crops provide a 3-tier income stream over different production periods, assisting with cash flow.
 
This is a very strong long-term commercial opportunity both portions are Global GAP & SIZA Registered and Audited. The farms are being farmed to full capacity and are strictly farmed and managed on the Laeveld Agrichem Agri Technovation Fertization.
 
High Demand & Export Opportunity – Macadamias & Citrus
Mpumalanga, including the Barberton/Hazyview region, is one of South Africa’s prime macadamia-producing areas. Demand from international markets (China, Europe) remains robust. Global citrus demand is increasing particularly for lemons for health-conscious markets.
 
Farm Fast Facts:
• PTN 8 + PTN 5 = 78Ha Commercial Production Farm – Macadamia & Citrus – Local and Export Grade
• Global GAP & SIZA Registered and Audited.
• NAD1 Trees are Registered
• ANB-PM Agreement in Place
• Supply to Twypack and Green Farm Nut Company
• Irrigation:
- Bulk Lines are HDPE 12 C12 Lines
- Micro Irrigation on all Orchards fitted with LDPE C3
- 2 Pump system (back-up pump alternating)
• Agri Technovation Fertization System – Laeveld Agrichem
• 3 Year running Award for best quality for lowest USK (Unsound Kernel)
• Water Rights
 
Property Information
The orchards are being farmed to maximise production in line with the Laeveld Agrochem program with the assistance of their management team.
 
LAEVELD AGRICHEM AGRI TECHNOVATION FERTILISATION SYSTEM and Tree Management Schedules for both portions are available on request.
 
Eureka Lemons (on Portion 8)
In 2024 the trees were managed so that 30% of the crop was harvested during the months of December to end January to the local market, which is 3 months earlier than the season at higher prices.
 
Approximately 75% of the 2025 harvest will most likely be for the local market (at higher prices) due to the early entry into the market. The remainder of 25% will be available for export, which will also be harvested prior to the start of 2PH harvesting timing. The Orchards are at their optimum and due for a successful harvest this year. The harvest is aimed at the 2PH harvest time. The 2026 harvest is estimated to be 450 – 480 tons.
 
There is an uptake agreement in place with Twypack.
 
Nadorcott Manderines (on Portion 8)
5Ha Orchards have been planted with NAD1 registered Nadorcott trees, which is a limited and popular variety of which there are very few remaining. NAD1 is known as the “Royal” cultivar and refers to a specific registration associated with the Nadorcott cultivar and this is a controlled and limited distribution of this cultivar. There are 2 cultivars of trees with 2 different ages of trees.
 
The newer trees have been planted with new rights to complete the Orchards as planned. The orchards at the point where production is improving. The expected production for the 2025 season is 125t.
 
Macadamia (on both Portions)
The variant on Portion 8 is Beaumont. The variants on Portion 5 are A4 and Beaumont.
 
The next seasons expected harvest is 45t to 50t. The planned capacity within the next 3 years will be 65t – 75t. The trees are currently at 60% production, and the expected growth of per annum will be at 10% , based on the minimum norn, in terms of the age of the maturing trees.
 
The trees were initially planted 8m x 2.5m distance apart in order to produce quickly. This year, the middle trees are being cut back to boost production.
 
There is optimal spacing between the trees in the orchards to supply maximum sunlight exposure.
 
Water Rights
 
PORTION 8 – DAM
There is a dam on Portion 8 from which there are water usage rights and storing rights registered with the Nkomasi-Usuthu Water Management Board.
 
Irrigation - 68 640m3 per annum from the Dam
Storing of Water - 64 000m3 per annum
 
A tank of 549kl receives the water that is pumped from the natural dam. The water is then pumped through a filtration system and then fed by gravity feed to the orchards.
 
PORTION 5 –
This farm portion currently has 33 000m3 registered water rights from the Suidkaap River Irrigation board.
 
In addition, a proposed 9586m3 dam on Portion 5 has been approved.
  
Water Filtration - The water is pumped through a filtration system to ensure the AZUD Luxor Filtration system directly to the orchards.
The Azud Luxon filtration system provides improved irrigation reliability, better crop uniformity, lower clogging risk, and long-term operational savings.
 
Farm Infrastructure: COMPLIANT WITH GLOBAL G.A.P. / SIZA SPECIFICATION
 
Improvements:
• Warehouse – 500 m2
• Lovely Entertainment area (big lapa that can easily be renovated into a beautiful farmhouse)
• Staff Quarters and ablutions.
 
Equipment included in the sale by negotiation:
• 2 John Deere Tractors
• Euger Attachment
• Slasher