This 642-hectare lucerne producing farming enterprise is situated in the beautiful and scenic valley on the R323 where the Groot River, Knuy River and the Touws River meet. It is situated 40 kilometres from Ladismith, 70 kilometres from Riversdale,195 kilometres from George Airport and 335 kilometres from Cape Town Airport. Van Wyksdorp is just around the corner from the farm, but Ladismith is the closest town with a vibrant, inviting and friendly community. Medi-Clinic and schools are in Oudtshoorn, Riversdale, Mosselbay and George. The tarred roads to and the gravel roads on the farm is in good condition and well maintained.

The area is well known for its high quality lucerne production. Currently 35 hectares are used for lucerne production. The lucerne pastures originate from 1995 – 2000. Regular laser levelling of the beds has been done.

Gravity flood irrigation under garavity is used, water is supplied from numerous sources namely; Floriskraal Dam, Groot River, Knuy River, Touws River and all water rights are registered with the Buffels Rivier Water Scheme. Sandy loam soil is the dominant soil type on this farm. The outfield is currently utilized as grazing. The average rainfall for the region is 300mm – 350mm per annum.

In this region you can expect a yield 12 - 15 tonnes of lucerne per hectare per year. Current winter price per tonne is R5,000. Lucerne seed production can vary from 300kg – 500kg per hectare with a current price of R130 per kg. Normal season will be 6 cuts per year with 1 seed harvest. With good rains another 2 cuts are possible in the winter, for silage.

Additional Information:
• 3 Title deeds
• 35 hectares lucerne under gravity feed
• 642 hectares in total
• Sandy loam soil, all irrigated by good quality gravity feed irrigation water. No pumping whatsoever is required.
• 3 x 6-inch allocations from the Floriskraal dam, March/September/December
• Ditch capacity is sufficient and in immaculate condition
• Access to free flow water in Grootriver
• Pastures originate from between 1995 and 2000
• Lucerne is delivered to Meadow, locally, and in Paarl
• Largest part of the lucerne is sold privately, especially along the Garden Route and in the Eastern Cape
• Goats, cattle and moveable items are listed on an inventory, that can be supplied when requested. These items are not included in sale.
• Water from boreholes is only for domestic use and livestock
• Types of irrigation: Flood irrigation
• Reeds in the low-lying river swamps are burnt in August, this supply ample feed for cattle
• Eskom power on all farms
• Plenty of sheds and houses

Lucerne:
• 6 cuts per year
• 1 cut for seed
• In winter 1 - 2 cuts for silage, depending on rain and temperatures
• 12 – 15 tonnes per hectare, per year
• Price in winter for lucerne is R5,000 per tonne
• Irrigation field beds for planting are ± 250 m in length and 40 metre wide
• Expenses equal ± ? of income

Immaculate infrastructure, location, pure, good quality gravity fed water and fertile soil this farming enterprise is a highly sought-after farm in an area where properties are in high demand.

For sale as a going concern at R10,600,000.00 (excluding VAT) Read more...