53.4973 Ha established Macadamia Farm located 26 km from White River Central and is in close proximity to the amenities of Nelspruit. The main entrance to the farm is easily accessible from the Brondal Road (R37) and is located in a fertile area that has good potential for high value crops.
Nelspruit is situated in Mpumalanga province which is one of South Africa's most productive and important agricultural regions and plays a key role in the export profile of South Africa, primarily in fruit and nuts. The main farming activity in the area is Citrus, Avocados, Macadamias and Timber Forests.
The climate is well suited to the production of Macadamias, Avocados and other sub-tropical fruit with an average rainfall per annum between 800mm – 1100mm.
Currently there are ±5 601 macadamia trees, between 17 and 18 years old.
Water Rights (35 Ha) from the Nels River.
Water is obtained from the Nels River (a reliable source).
Portion 39 of farm Boschjeskop 250:
20 Ha Water Rights from the Nels River and one dam (1,200m3) that has been registered. (Water is obtained from the Nels River and is stored in 1 storage dam with natural inflow).
Portion 40 of farm Boschjeskop 250:
15 Ha obtained from the Nels River. Uses water obtained from a fountain for domestic purposes. The farm has a borehole (1000L per hour) and a fountain used for domestic purposes.
Irrigation:
All trees are under micro irrigation.
Micro-irrigation conserves water as it delivers water directly to the soil surface close to the plant roots, avoiding wastage of water through evaporation or flooding, reducing the growth of unwanted plants (weeds), soil erosion, and cost of cultivation.
Arable Land:
7,84 Hectare of arable land with mainline irrigation installed.
Security:
Portion 39 of farm Boschjeskop 250 has no fencing. Portion 40 of farm Boschjeskop 250 has electric fencing - The dwelling, office, and cottage are enclosed with a 1.8m high electric fence.
Staff:
There are no current staff on the farm.
MACADAMIAS – POTION 39
|
ORCHARD (BLOCK) |
PLANTING DATE |
VARIETY |
SPACING |
TOTAL TREES |
HECTARES |
TREES P/HA |
IRRIGATION |
|
24 & 25 |
2006 |
695 |
6 x 4 |
587 |
1,92 |
302 |
MICROS |
|
15 |
2008 |
788 |
6 x 4 |
295 |
0,96 |
307 |
MICRO |
|
16 |
2007 |
816 |
6 x 4 |
195 |
0,64 |
304 |
MICRO |
|
14 & 17 |
2008 |
788 |
6 x 4 |
835 |
1,83 |
456 |
MICRO |
|
18 |
2007 |
816 |
6 x 4 |
213 |
0,94 |
226 |
MICRO |
|
11 |
2010 |
814 |
6 x 4 |
501 |
0,87 |
575 |
MICRO |
|
27 |
2022 |
A4 |
6 x 4 |
50 |
0,4 |
125 |
MICRO |
|
26 |
2022 |
A4 |
6 x 4 |
50 |
0,33 |
151 |
MICRO |
|
2726 |
7,89Ha |
|
MACADAMIAS – POTION 40
|
ORCHARD (BLOCK) |
PLANTING DATE |
VARIETY |
SPACING |
TOTAL TREES |
HECTARES |
TREES P/HA |
IRRIGATION |
|
9 |
2006 |
695 |
6 x 4 |
108 |
0,48 |
225 |
MICRO |
|
12 |
2008 |
788 |
6 x 4 |
250 |
0,6 |
416 |
MICRO |
|
13 |
2008 |
816 |
6 x 4 |
248 |
0,53 |
247 |
MICRO |
|
6 & 7 |
2006 |
695 |
6 x 4 |
656 |
1,76 |
372 |
MICRO |
|
10 |
2006 |
695 |
6 x 4 |
431 |
1,14 |
378 |
MICRO |
|
1 & 2 |
2006 |
695 |
6 x 4 |
456 |
1,69 |
269 |
MICRO |
|
3 |
2007 |
816 |
6 x 4 |
262 |
1,21 |
216 |
MICRO |
|
4 |
2008 |
788 |
6 x 4 |
464 |
1,26 |
368 |
MICRO |
|
2875 |
8,67Ha |
DAM & PUMP HOUSE
There is 1 storage dam with natural inflow from the Nels River.
✓ Registered Dam.
✓ Could be used for irrigation (1 200m3)
✓ The dam is permanently full, it is filled by a continuing stream.
✓ The pump room for irrigation for portion 39 & 40 is situated on portion 40 that sends the water to the orchards.
STORAGE SHED
Size: 334sqm
(Structure without sides or a roof)
There are also 2 smaller buildings which can be used for storage.
RESIDENTIAL
1. Main Dwelling
2. Office / Cottage
3. Staff Accommodation
1. MAIN DWELLING
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Kitchen
• Lounge / Family Room
• Dining room
• Large Covered Patio
• Swimming pool
• Double Garage
• Garden
2. OFFICE / COTTAGE
• Open Plan Bedroom / Living Space / Kitchen
• Bathroom
• Single Garage
3. STAFF ACCOMMODATION
• No staff accommodation on the farm.
