Farming in the Free State since 2000. Now in full commercial operation.
Khatleng Farms has been active in Bethlehem, Free State since 2000 — operating on freehold land held continuously and unencumbered.
Today, the land is in full commercial operation — focused on grain production, livestock and tunnel farming, with a commitment to long-term growth and community impact.
Read Our Full StoryFrom grain fields to livestock camps — four production zones, one integrated farm.
Grain Production
Yellow Maize, 80ha dryland production
Field Crops
Sunflower rotation, oilseed production
Cattle
Commercial herd + Bonsmara/Simmental stud programme
Sheep
Commercial flock, rotational grazing
Free Range Eggs
Small-scale, premium local supply
Tunnel Farming
Protected tunnel farming — tomatoes, peppers, spinach, lettuce. Launching Year 2.
Located in the fertile highlands of the Free State.
Bethlehem sits at 1,651 metres above sea level in the heart of South Africa's grain belt. With an average annual rainfall of 772mm, open grazing land, fertile soils and over 4,000 sunshine hours a year, it is one of the country's most productive agricultural regions.
This is not coincidence. This is where our farm was always meant to grow.
Two decades of patience. Now in full production.
Farming operations established in Bethlehem, Free State.
Transition planning begins. Long-term development plan takes shape for next-generation operation.
Commercial farm development launched. Next generation takes the land into direct operation.
Continued expansion across all production streams.
Fully integrated commercial operation — diversified, resilient, sustainable.
Stewardship over profit. Legacy over short-term gain.
Generational Stewardship
We farm as if the next generation is watching. Because they are.
Sustainable Land Use
Every decision protects the soil, the water and the ecosystem.
Community First
Our farm creates employment, local procurement and food security in the Free State.
Agriculture that gives back.
Youth Agriculture
Priority employment and skills development for youth under 35.
Women in Farming
50% female employment target across all permanent roles.
Food Security
Producing staple crops and fresh vegetables for local and regional markets.
Local Employment
Creating jobs and skills development in the Bethlehem area.
News & updates.
Preparing for the 2026 Maize Planting Season in Bethlehem
Soil preparation is underway across our dryland fields as we approach the summer planting window. Here is what goes into getting a Free State maize farm ready for the season.
Building a Beef Stud Programme in the Free State
Our Bonsmara/Simmental stud programme is underway. We look at what makes a quality beef stud operation and why the Free State is one of the best environments for it.
Rotational Grazing on the Free State Veld — Why It Matters
Rotational grazing is more than a management practice — it is the foundation of sustainable livestock farming on the natural grassveld of the Free State highlands.