Farm for Sale in Barkly West

Exceptional 851-hectare farm in Delportshoop, Northern Cape,
Offers prime irrigation and grazing land along the Harts River.
41 hectares of developed irrigation
39.6 hectares of water rights
Established infrastructure for cattle grazing and crop production
Ideal investment for agricultural purposes.

LOCATION
Located just an hour from Kimberley
Easily accessible
Equipped for both crop and livestock farming

PROPERTY OVERVIEW
• Total Size: 851 hectares
• Developed Irrigation: 41 hectares (Water rights: 39.6 hectares)
• Grazing Camps: 12 camps equipped with water troughs
• Crop Production: 26 hectares lucerne, 15 hectares corn/maize
• Farmstead: 5-bedroom family home, staff accommodations, sheds, and more
• Additional Income: Network tower with an annual income of R120,000

WATER AND IRRIGATION
• Water Rights: 39.6 hectares registered with the Vaalharts Water Users Association
• Irrigation: Pivot irrigation on 41 hectares; Lucerne yield of 16t/ha
• Potential Irrigation Land: 30.5 hectares available for future development
• Water Sources: Boreholes and Harts River; reliable and registered under the National Water Act

FARM COMPOSITION
Farm 1:
Total Volume: 318,010m³
Irrigation Land: 7 hectares (Pivot irrigation)
Natural Grazing: 669.73 hectares; carrying capacity of 13ha/LSU
Infrastructure: Roads, railway, and waste management

Farm 2:
Total Volume: 386,060m³
Irrigation Land: 22 hectares (Pivot irrigation)
Natural Grazing: 59.38 hectares; carrying capacity of 13-15ha/LSU
Infrastructure: Roads, farmstead, and waste management

Farm 3:
Natural Grazing: 79.83 hectares; carrying capacity of 13ha/LSU

ACCOMMODATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Main Dwelling: 5-bedroom family home with standard utilities
Staff Accommodation: 3 worker homes, staff facilities
Sheds and Storage: 2 large sheds for storage and meat processing, open shed for lucerne and implements
Total Building Area: 1,224 m²

ELECTRICITY AND WATER SUPPLY
Electricity: Linked to Eskom grid (25kVA and 16kVA)
Water Supply: Boreholes with submersible pumps, solar pumps, and reservoirs
Irrigation Infrastructure: Good quality, no contamination

CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
Climate: Cold winters, hot summers; average rainfall of 350mm per year
Vegetation: Savanna biome with mixed grasses and some Sarthaak invader plants
Soil: Loam clay soil with high irrigation potential and water storage capacity

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Fencing: Stock-proof border fences with 11 grazing camps
Infrastructure: Roads, railway access, and well-established water systems

This farm is ready for livestock and crop production, offering a solid investment with its established water rights, infrastructure, and diverse agricultural potential. Read more...