Evergreen Valley Avocado Estates — Farm Development Plan
The 150-hectare orchard will be developed in three phases over three years. This phased approach manages capital deployment, reduces establishment risk, and creates a staggered production profile that smooths cash flow once trees reach bearing age.
Section 10 · Business Plan
Farm Development Plan
The 150-hectare orchard will be developed in three phases over three years. This phased approach manages capital deployment, reduces establishment risk, and creates a staggered production profile that smooths cash flow once trees reach bearing age.
10.1 Phased Orchard Development
The 150-hectare orchard will be developed in three phases over three years. This phased approach manages capital deployment, reduces establishment risk, and creates a staggered production profile that smooths cash flow once trees reach bearing age.
| Phase | Hectares | Trees Planted | Planting Period | First Harvest (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 60 | 24,960 | Year 1 (Q1–Q3) | Year 3 |
| Phase 2 | 50 | 20,800 | Year 2 (Q1–Q3) | Year 4 |
| Phase 3 | 40 | 16,640 | Year 3 (Q1–Q3) | Year 5 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 62,400 |
10.2 Farm Infrastructure Development
Critical infrastructure will be developed during Year 1 in parallel with Phase 1 planting:
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Farm access roads and internal service roads (gravel, 8km total)
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Central farm office, workshop, and storage complex (600m²)
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Borehole drilling (3 production boreholes) and dam storage (capacity: 150,000m³)
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Pump stations and main water distribution pipeline network
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Micro-sprinkler irrigation system (Phase 1: 60 ha; extended in Phases 2–3)
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Electrical supply connection and on-farm transformer installation
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Perimeter fencing and security infrastructure
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Farm worker housing (20 units for permanent staff)
10.3 Orchard Establishment Costs per Hectare
| Cost Item | Cost per Ha (R) | 150 Ha Total (R’000) |
|---|---|---|
| Land preparation and clearing | 12,000 | 1,800 |
| Soil amelioration and composting | 8,000 | 1,200 |
| Tree procurement (416 trees @ R65) | 27,040 | 4,056 |
| Planting labour and supervision | 5,000 | 750 |
| Windbreak establishment | 4,000 | 600 |
| Mulching and ground cover | 6,000 | 900 |
| First-year fertilisation programme | 10,000 | 1,500 |
| Irrigation installation (per ha) | 55,000 | 8,250 |
| Contingency (10%) | 12,700 | 1,905 |
| TOTAL per Hectare / Grand Total | 139,740 | 20,961 |
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