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Exceptional Lucerne Farm for Sale, Ladismith, Klein Karoo, Western Cape
The farm is situated in the beautiful and scenic valley where the Grootrivier and Huisrivier meet. It is situated 20 kilometres from Ladismith, 80 kilometres from Barrydale and 180 kilometres from George Airport. Ladismith is the closest town with a very vibrant, inviting and friendly community. Medi-Clinic and schools you can find in Oudtshoorn, Riversdale, Mosselbay and George.
The area is well known for its high-quality lucerne production. The outfield is not currently utilised. There is a small earth dam which can be used to store water. Flood irrigation is used, and water is supplied from the Floriskraal Dam and the water rights is registered with the Buffelsrivier water scheme. In total 34 hectares are registered. Sandy loam soil is the dominant soil type on this farm. The average rainfall for the region is 300mm – 350mm per annum.
The total land size is 75 hectares of which 40 hectares is arable land. At the moment 34ha is used for lucerne production. The property consists out of more than one title deed. There are 2 houses, 3 labourers’ houses, closed shed and open shed on the farm.
In this region you can expect to yield 15-20 tons of lucerne per hectare. Current prices per ton is R3,500. Local farmers expect this price to rise during winter season. 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 the possibility is there to do another 2 cuts in the winter for silage.
Due to the location, pure, good quality water and fertile soil this farm is very much sought after in the area and in high demand.
For sale as a going concern at R7,950,000.00(excluding VAT)
The area is well known for its high-quality lucerne production. The outfield is not currently utilised. There is a small earth dam which can be used to store water. Flood irrigation is used, and water is supplied from the Floriskraal Dam and the water rights is registered with the Buffelsrivier water scheme. In total 34 hectares are registered. Sandy loam soil is the dominant soil type on this farm. The average rainfall for the region is 300mm – 350mm per annum.
The total land size is 75 hectares of which 40 hectares is arable land. At the moment 34ha is used for lucerne production. The property consists out of more than one title deed. There are 2 houses, 3 labourers’ houses, closed shed and open shed on the farm.
In this region you can expect to yield 15-20 tons of lucerne per hectare. Current prices per ton is R3,500. Local farmers expect this price to rise during winter season. 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 the possibility is there to do another 2 cuts in the winter for silage.
Due to the location, pure, good quality water and fertile soil this farm is very much sought after in the area and in high demand.
For sale as a going concern at R7,950,000.00(excluding VAT)
Features
Zoning
Agricultural
Interior
Power (3 Phase)
Yes
Exterior
Security
No
Sizes
Floor Size
350m²
Land Size
75Ha
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