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Situated on the scenic KZN South Coast in Ifafa, Comptondale Farm spans 166.9 hectares and boasts a rich history and diversified agricultural practices. This family-run farm was initially acquired in 1999 as a sugar farm and has since expanded into a thriving macadamia operation.

Farm Details
- Total Area: 166.9 hectares
- Macadamia Orchards:
- 103.3 hectares planted
- 63.8 hectares between 6 and 18 years currently harvested
- 39.5 hectares between 4 and 5 years coming into production next year
- Estimated crop for 2024: 120 tons DIS with a 20% price increase from last year


Location
The KZN South Coast is renowned globally as one of the premier macadamia production regions, if not the world. According to the Macadamia Summer 2022 article.

Irrigation & Water Resources
- Dams:
- Top dam: gravity-run scheme, irrigates 30 hectares without the need for ESKOM
- Bottom dam: state-of-the-art pump scheme irrigates 73.3 hectares
- Equipment: energy-efficient VSD pumps, automatic flushing disc filters, radio-controlled level sensors, modern fail-safe switchgear
- Moisture management: Irricheck moisture probes for precise irrigation scheduling

Additional Crops
- Sugar Cane:
- 36 hectares planted
- Delivered to Sezela Mill
- Room for expansion without delays (no current cane supply agreement with ILLOVO SUGAR SEZELA)

Infrastructure
- Manager’s House: 175 square meters, three bedrooms
- Shed: 360 square meters, equipped with a 2 lane Dehusker, drying bins, processing plant, and a large 380 volt diesel generator
- Workshop & Fertilizer Shed: 200 square meters, surrounded by an electric fence
- Staff Accommodation: Housing for 30 people

Equipment
The farm is sold as a going concern with all necessary machinery and equipment, including:
- Tractors
- Trailers
- Mist blower
- Mulcher
- Gyro mower
- 4WD farm van

Business Affiliations
- Macadamias: Shareholders of Mayo Macs, supplying the paddock factory
- Land Claim Status: Land claim free, with relevant documents provided

This exceptional farm combines tradition with modern agricultural practices, making it a prime investment opportunity for those seeking to enter or expand in the lucrative macadamia industry.