Five operational zones. One integrated system.
How the land is composed.
| Land Component | Hectares | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Dryland arable — maize | 80ha | Yellow maize production |
| Dryland arable — sunflower | 20ha | Sunflower rotation, oilseed |
| Improved pasture | 80.7ha | Livestock grazing and fodder |
| Natural grazing | 25.2ha | Extensive livestock support |
| Infrastructure & roads | ~4ha | Farm operations, access, homestead |
| TOTAL | 200ha |
Five zones. One coherent system.
The backbone of the farm's annual income. 80ha of yellow maize targeting 5.5 t/ha at R3,500/ton, rotated with 20ha of sunflower at 1.8 t/ha and R8,500/ton. SAFEX spot price at delivery through AFGRI Bethlehem Silo.
8 tunnels, 8m × 30m each, with drip irrigation and raised beds. Multi-crop cycles run year-round: tomatoes, peppers, spinach, and lettuce. First harvest October 2026 — R35,000/month growing to R55,000/month by Year 2.
Opening herd of 50 cattle (3 bulls, 39 cows, 8 calves) and 50 sheep (2 rams, 37 ewes, 11 young ewes). Full auction-ready infrastructure: holding pens, loading ramps, crush and working systems.
Rotational grazing across 80.7ha of improved pasture and 25.2ha of natural grass veld. Water troughs, perimeter fencing, and paddock divisions support optimal condition scoring and sustainable stocking.
Workshop building, machinery shed, fuel tanks, grain storage silos, three operational boreholes (~100m depth), and a solar energy system (R150,000 own contribution). Main house, cottage, 3 staff quarters (200sqm), and storage sheds.
Everything needed. Nothing borrowed.
3 Operational Boreholes
Year-round water security, ~100m depth
Eskom Grid Connection
Reliable grid electricity for all operations
Solar Energy System
R150,000 own contribution — energy independence
Main House + Cottage + 3 Quarters
200sqm staff accommodation on farm
Production-Ready Arable Land
100ha cleared, prepared and ready for planting
Perimeter Fencing
Complete perimeter and internal paddock fencing
A productive climate by any measure.
In 8 of the last 9 recorded seasons, rainfall exceeded 600mm — well above the 450mm minimum for dryland maize production.