A beautiful dairy farm nestled in the Langkloof, with expansive mountain views, this farm is ideal for dairy farming enthusiasts. Currently milking 600 cows, this expansive farm is 1130 hectares, consisting of 85 hectares under irrigation, 91 hectares of grazing areas, fynbos areas and 954 hectares of veld.
The farm receives an average rainfall of 560mm per year and receives a reliable water supply from the Kromriver and the Witels mountain run off. The dam capacity is 45 000 cubes. There are 85ha of irrigated land, 41 hectares are under pivots, this consists of 1 Agrico 2 tower pivot, 1x Agrico 5 tower pivot, 3 x Kimberly 1 tower, 2 x Kimberly 2 tower, 1 x Kimberly 3 tower. The other 44 hectares are manged using 13 (15ml/hr sprinklers) and 84 draglines.
Furthermore there are 4 pumps
that generate a total of 85.5kw from the river and slurry, a weir on the Witels gives and additional 85kw. A borehole is currently in the process of being registered, 72 hour test reports confirm a water supply of 188 000 cubic meters per annum.
In-terms of accommodation, the buildings consist of a main house, a second house that's been damaged by fire and a charming cottage.
It is equipped with a 192metre squared dairy shed, a modern milking parlour featuring a 30-point swing over system, cattle handling facilities and calf facilities.
For those wishing to increase their cattle herd, the farmer is open to selling cattle at an additional price.
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