Once a farmer, always a farmer. Hemp and cannabis farming are set for a boost as President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government will ease policies for this sector to help create jobs.
The policy changes are part of the much-needed job creation plans announced by the president in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening. According to Ramaphosa, this industry could create as many as 130 000 new jobs. The plan is to streamline the regulatory requirements, noting the successes experienced in neighbouring countries such as Lesotho.
South Africa decriminalised the private use of cannabis in 2018, however the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill introduced in September 2020, is set to further outline rules and regulations around its production.
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Property24 has in excess of 14 000 farms listed for sale right now, with many of them perfectly suited to the Presidents new job creation plan. We've highlighted a few below, but you can click here to search them all in the area of your choice.
1. Magical fixer-upper, smallholding in Port Edward on sale for R 1.590 million
If you're looking to settle down and enjoy farm life, this smallholding in Banners Rest, Port Edward is exactly what you've been looking for.
The eight grow rooms were initially designed for growing mushrooms. For those experienced Mushroom farmers, everything is there to continue the business. However, according to the listing the rooms are also perfect to grow medical marijuana if the appropriate licenses can be secured.
It comes with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two garage, four sealed grow rooms, four unsealed grow rooms and one office or bachelor flatlet. Click here to arrange a viewing.
2. Splendid Marijuana farm in Summerveld Hillcrest on sale for R7.799 million
This beautiful farm is set in the Summerveld Cliffs with a 3-bedroom home, 1-bedroom cottage and 900m square meter climate controlled agricultural shed with an invested value of R3 million alone.
It also has the potential to tap into the rapidly growing Marijuana industry with this dedicated 900m2 fully equipped warehouse for medicinal Marijuana plantations.
It comes complete with an irrigation, light control system and 3-phase power with a backup generator and a borehole facility. There are 700 fruit bearing pomegranate trees on very fertile land and has great opportunity to farm so much more.
There is a dedicated generator, staff accommodation and various animal shelters. The also home has a double garage, built in braai and laundry room. Click here to arrange a viewing
3. Wonderful tunnel farm with a borehole and dam in Umzinto on sale for R3.9 million
Conveniently situated in a valley on the outskirts of Umzinto town, this farm has a large shade netted irrigated area that is perfect for growing vegetables, fish farming and hemp cultivation. It also has plenty of space for fruit, banana or Macadamia nut cultivation.
It comes with a large workshop or warehouse for processing crops plus various other farm outbuildings, which could be put to productive use. There is a strong borehole and a dam for constant water supply and power supply is 3-phase.
The main farm home, which needs a bit of TLC, has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open plan lounge, dining area leads out to a very spacious undercover patio and the well- sized farm kitchen open to the dining area. Off the dining area is an office with built in shelving. Click here to arrange a viewing.
This 9.7 Ha plot is under full irrigation and comes complete with five houses on the property. It has immense earning potential for vegetable, maize or hemp farming, according to the listing.
The properties are made up of a 5-bedroom house, a 4-bedroom house and three 3-bedroom houses. These can also be used for additional income generation every month. Click here to arrange a viewing.
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