Malmesbury Vegetable Farm: Sustainable,high yielding veggie farm .
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Escape to Tranquility: Your Dream Farm Awaits in Malmesbury Rural
This operational veggie farm (13.459ha)is ideally located close to the N7 and 50km from CT Market.
90% of produce contracted to Checkers Fresh Pack!
The core vegetables produced is tomatoes,cherry tomatoes,peppers,brinjals and spring onions.Most of the farm(90%) is under netting or tunnels(hot houses).Drip irrigation technology connected to a fertilizer mixer and connected to the Automated Data System ensures plants get sufficient nutrients and water in a controlled environment.
Water is supplied from 8 registered boreholes capable of supplying 153000m3 of water, fortunately an oversupply.The packaging of produce is done on-site in a 450m2 packshed on grading lines and stored in 4 cold rooms.Sales are managed by the experienced staff directly from the farm and delivered to the contracted national retailers.Farm is HACCP and GAP accredited for food safety certification.
Staff does not stay on the farm and the 70 permanent workers get collected and delivered daily with transport supplied by the farm.The 3 houses on the farm occupies the owner and management.
This established farm is geared for success, specializing in cash crops(tomatoes,cucumbers,peppers,etc) and boasting a comprehensive irrigation system to ensure bountiful harvests year-round. Cultivate your passion within the well-maintained greenhouses,tunnels(14) and netting perfect for nurturing delicate plants and extending your growing season.
Beyond the fields, practical infrastructure is key. The property features a spacious workshop garage, ideal for equipment maintenance and repairs, alongside a versatile shed providing ample storage. Manage your agricultural enterprise efficiently from the on-site office outbuildings. The property boasts additional packshed and coldrooms ensuring sufficient space for all your requirements and also delivery trucks to transport processed goods to existing clientele.
Farm has electrified fencing and entrance by security gate and cameras.60kW solar system reduces the 3 phase escom bill and the is genset backup of another 125kVA.
This farm is sold as a healthy business with consistant yearly growth in turnover and profit.Sold as a going concern,with all implements and vehicles included.
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Entrance Hall
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Family Tv Room
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Garden Cottage
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Borehole
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Irrigation System
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Secure Parking