Description

Attention Pineapple and Livestock Farmers! The perfect opportunity awaits.

Presenting two adjacent farms located between Port Alfred and Bathurst just off the R67. This offering includes a total land area of 336 hectares (224ha + 112ha) dedicated to pineapple and livestock farming. The soil conditions are optimal for pineapple cultivation allowing the entire farm area to be utilized. In this area the soil is 4 degrees warmer reducing the cycle time to 21 months. Typically pineapples are harvested twice every five years with the first harvest occurring at 26 to 30 months and the second harvest 18 months later. By staggering the planting a continuous harvest can be achieved throughout the year.

The farm specializes in producing the smooth-leaf Cayenne Pineapple cultivar. With its larger size and higher juice content Cayenne pineapples are well-suited for juice production and canned pineapple products. An impressive annual yield of around 3000 tons of pineapples is achieved.

The property benefits from a good annual rainfall and features 7 boreholes (1 currently in use) and 2 dams ensuring ample water supply. Additionally there are two reservoirs (60,000 liters) and water tanks available for use at the farm house and shed.

The farm house offers a comfortable living space with a kitchen, two lounges, a dining area, three bedrooms and bathrooms. Adjacent to the farm house you'll find a small building housing an office and sewing room.

Electricity supply is provided by Eskom ensuring reliable power access.

Included in the sale is an extensive list of farm equipment and vehicles, such as trucks, tractors, harvesters, implements, and trailers. The farm also has outsourced labor with no employees residing on-site. The farm employs a total of 18 employees who are permanent and live in Port Alfred. The farm provides transport to and from work daily. Planting of pineapples is currently done by a contractor. There is a workers trust for all farm employees and factory employees which owns 26% in the holding company. Dividends are paid out depending on company results. 

The farm is VAT registered and financial information is available upon request.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to acquire a thriving pineapple and livestock farm. 

Contact us today to explore the full potential of this offering.