ONLINE AUCTION FROM 10h00 / ONSITE AUCTION @ 11h00
COMMERCIAL MACADAMIA PRODUCTION FARM
This well-positioned 8.5653Ha commercial farm offers a unique blend of productive agricultural infrastructure and excellent tourism potential. It lies within the recognized tourism corridor connecting Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) to the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands.
This is an established and operational farm with mature trees and infrastructure. The farm has been in production and has an uptake agreement with Golden Macadamias. The farm is certified with GLOBAL G.A.P. & SIZA Standards and Specifications.
The market is benefiting from from stronger demand, better marketing, and more stable global demand. The expectation for further price recovery and demand is positive. The EURO / Dollar based export trading environment is an attractive opportunity for local growers.
This farm has been in production for well over 20 years, with year-on-year increased growth and production.
The farm is set on fertile, deep red Hutton soil, ideal for macadamia and other subtropical crops.
There is a perennial stream that fills a dam on the farm. Irrigation is via a 75mm mainline that feeds a dragline system to the orchards. The water is pumped with a 5.5kW pump. White River is also in a high rainfall area which supports macadamia farming.
The property has been carefully managed to promote long-term soil health. No herbicides and only minimal pesticides have been used, aligning the farm with sustainable agricultural practices and providing a strong foundation for continued productivity or diversification into alternative crops.
The farm is fenced, except at the watercourse, and benefits from an Eskom 100kVA power supply with phase monitoring.
This farm adjoins the Premier Winkler Hotel and is surrounded by several established guest houses, enhancing its mixed-use appeal. Business rights have already been approved but not yet exercised, leaving scope for future commercial or tourism-related development.
The sale excludes all vehicles, implements, tractors, machinery and equipment.
The Orchards
− Beersrust planted 1975
− Cultivar = mixed cultivar
− 1000 trees on a 6.5-hectare block
− Spacing average = 9m X 7.5m
Water Rights
There are water rights for 49946m3 per annum from the White River, in addition to the storage of 3000m3, a fully equipped borehole with pump, controller, and gravity tank, as well as a water drop tank point for firefighting and spray rig operations.
Infrastructure and Improvements
The property offers extensive infrastructure for both farming and residential purposes.
Buildings include:
• The homestead and cottage, which are set within a mature garden with established trees, provide a tranquil living environment.
• A nut processing facility which is fitted with a 145m² cold room capable of operating at 12°C, supporting post-harvest macadamia handling.
• Storerooms and covered storage facilities for tractors and implements.
• Workshops.
• Staff changing rooms and ablutions.
Macadamia Production
The current operation focuses on macadamia production with an uptake agreement in place with Golden Macadamias. Nuts are de-husked and cured on the farm before being delivered to Golden Macadamias for further processing and distribution.
A purchaser would need to join Golden Macadamias as a shareholder/supplier or alternatively use one of the several processors in the area offering similar services.
The region also provides excellent support infrastructure, including dehusking, processing, and marketing, as well as experienced macadamia consultants and advisors.
Surrounding Agricultural and Lifestyle Activities
The broader region is highly diversified, with surrounding farms producing macadamias, avocados, citrus, granadillas, blueberries, sheep, cattle, cash crops, seasonal vegetables, cut flowers, and tunnel crops such as peppers.
In addition to agriculture, the area supports a thriving tourism and lifestyle industry with guest houses, art studios, wellness retreats, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, paddling, hiking, trail running, and birding.
Exclusions
The sale excludes all vehicles, implements, tractors, machinery and equipment.
FARM HIGHLIGHTS
• Prime location in the municipal tourism corridor linking KMIA Airport, Kruger Park, and Sabi Sands.
• Fertile, deep red Hutton soils are ideal for macadamias and other subtropical crops.
• Approved business rights (not yet exercised) for future commercial/tourism development.
• Reliable water security with a borehole, dam, irrigation system, and registered water rights.
• Strong infrastructure, including a house, a cottage, a nut processing warehouse, a cold room, workshops, and storage.
• Eskom 100kVA power supply with phase monitoring.
• Sustainable farming practices with a long-term focus on soil health.
• Situated next to Premier Winkler Hotel and nearby guest houses, enhancing tourism potential.