26 ha Income-Producing Pecan Nut Farm with Solar Irrigation – Vaalharts Area

This well-established 26 hectare pecan nut farm offers a productive agricultural investment with modern irrigation, solar power and strong production growth. Situated in the Vaalharts irrigation area, the property is fully developed with three pecan orchards and solid infrastructure.

Property Overview
26 ha under drip irrigation

Solar powered pump system (Eskom grid-tied)

20 kVA solar system powering a 15 kVA pump

Pump capacity: ±80,000 litres per hour

Vaalharts water listing for 26 ha

24-hour irrigation dam

Borehole for household use

New pump and filtration system recently installed

Farm Infrastructure
3-bedroom farmhouse – currently habitable but requires minor attention (currently occupied by the foreman)

2 brick and corrugated iron storerooms

1 corrugated iron shed/store

Pecan Orchards
Orchard 1 – 12 ha (Planted 2003)
Total trees: 992

Varieties include:

400 Ukulinga

380 Choctaw

130 Wichita

82 Mixed rootstock and cultivars including Pawnee, Mahan, Mohawk, Moore and 3 Shoshone trees

Planted at 12 m × 12 m spacing

89 trees top-worked to Wichita two seasons ago

Production history:

2023: 16 tons

2024: 19 tons

2025: 28 tons

Expected 2026: 30+ tons

The orchard is in excellent condition following irrigation upgrades after the 2023 season.

Orchard 2 – 2017 Wichita Orchard
484 Wichita trees

5 Western trees

Ninth summer since planting

12 m × 12 m spacing under drip irrigation

Production:

2023: 5 tons

2024: 8 tons

2025: 14 tons

Expected 2026: 17 tons

This orchard is in outstanding condition and expected to reach full production potential by 2027.

Orchard 3 – Young Orchard (5.8 ha)
Planted 2023 / 2024 with additional trees in 2025

Total trees: 806 planted + 93 replacements

465 Western

341 Wichita

Spacing: 12 m × 6 m

No production yet, offering excellent future yield potential.

Irrigation System
The irrigation system alternates between two blocks every 2.5 hours.
With a 24-hour schedule, each tree receives approximately 500–600 litres per day.

Production Outlook
Expected total harvest 2026: ± 47 tons

Additional Information
Property falls outside land claim areas

VAT registered

Sale is after the current harvest

Property available from 1 August

This farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a productive pecan operation with established orchards, expanding young trees and modern irrigation infrastructure.

Contact us today to arrange a viewing.