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Turnkey [hidden] Pecan Nut Farming Operation with Established Production and Full Infrastructure
COMMERCIAL FARMING OPERATION
The property is offered as an established commercial farming operation, with financial information available for consideration by serious and suitably qualified purchasers.
The existing operation includes infrastructure and equipment required to continue the farming activities.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment is included in the sale, subject to the final inventory and sale agreement.
The current owner is also willing to share valuable operational knowledge and farming experience with the new owner, assisting with the transition and providing insight into the existing farming operation.
There are also ongoing courses and industry training opportunities available to assist the new owner in keeping up to date with developments, techniques and best practices within the pecan nut farming industry.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
ESTABLISHED IN-SHELL PECAN NUT PRODUCTION
The current operation focuses on the production of in-shell pecan nuts, which are supplied to SA Pecans in Hartswater for further processing and export.
This creates an established route into the commercial pecan nut industry, while the existing infrastructure and mature orchards provide a foundation from which the operation can continue to develop.
KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE
PROPERTY and AGRICULTURAL
- [hidden] hectares
- Established commercial pecan nut farming operation
- Approximately 2,300 established pecan nut trees
- Approximately 2,000 mature trees of approximately 25 years
- Approximately 300 younger trees of approximately 3-8 years
- Pawnee and Wichita varieties
- Choctaw and Barton varieties
- Approximately 100 olive trees
- Mission, Calamata and Frantoio olive varieties
WATER and IRRIGATION
- 2 Boreholes
- Approximately 60,000 litres/hour pumping capacity
- Approximately 180,000-litre dam
- Water tanks
- Agricultural water infrastructure
- Micro-spraying irrigation infrastructure
RESIDENTIAL
- Main 3-bedroom residence
- 2 Bathrooms
- Lounge
- Dining area
- TV room
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- 2 Lofts
- Underfloor heating
- Covered patio/stoep
- Established garden
- Undercover parking
- Security features
STAFF FACILITIES
- 3 Single bedrooms
- 1 Double bedroom
- Kitchen facilities
- Bathroom facilities
ENERGY and ELECTRICAL
- 12 Solar panels
- 3 Batteries
- 5 KWh inverter
- Eskom 3-phase electricity
- Alarm system
- Rand West Municipality services/levies
FARMING INFRASTRUCTURE
- Pecan nut processing and storage facility
- Workshop
- Office
- Laundry
- Multiple storage facilities
- Truck, tractor and farming implement storage
- Slaughter room
- Meat smoking and biltong room
- Compressor room
- Chicken coops
- 3 Pigsties
- Extensive agricultural infrastructure
COMMERCIAL OPERATION
- Established pecan nut production
- In-shell pecan nut production
- Supply to SA Pecans at Hartswater for further processing and export
- Farming equipment included, subject to final inv