Farm for Sale in Barkly West

This exceptional 823-hectare farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established pecan nut enterprise entering its prime production years. Approximately 55 hectares are planted with high-quality Choctaw, Wichita, and Pawnee cultivars, spaced at 10 × 10?m, with trees around 7 years old—just beginning to deliver significant yields. This is an ideal farm for a buyer seeking to step into a productive operation where the groundwork is already in place.

Irrigation and Water Security

Water security is a major strength of this property:

3 boreholes (2 currently operational) producing approximately 2,600?L/h and 12,500?L/h

Large irrigation dam, fed by the KB canal

Pump station with filtration system, housed in a semi-enclosed pump house for efficient, reliable irrigation

Pivot irrigation point (spilpunt) fully operational near the orchards

The irrigation system is fully established, supporting existing trees and future orchard expansion, ensuring long-term productivity and stability.

Operational Infrastructure

The farm’s operational hub spans approximately 40–50 hectares and includes:

125?m² main farmhouse

Staff accommodation

400?m² roofed machinery and tractor storage

This centralised setup keeps farming operations organised and efficient.

Orchard Layout – 16 Irrigation Blocks

The farm has 16 irrigation blocks with Netafim micro-sprinklers (blue) at 112?L/h, supported by 12 Arkal filters (4 × 3 bank) and 2 × 22?kW Aqua-line 100/32 pumps, fed via a 200?mm pump from the irrigation dam.

Block Trees
0 460
1 280
2 280
3 300
4 261
5 500
6 400
7 375
8 421
9 338
10 437
11 265
12 113
13 336
14 361
15 368

Total: 5,495 trees

Tree spacing: 10 × 10?m

This setup ensures both high productivity and optimal pollination across cultivars.

Additional Land Use

Beyond the orchards, approximately 700 hectares remain suitable for:

Grazing

Small wildlife or eco-tourism developments

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