BETHLEHEM, FREE STATE

Our Farm

Freehold agricultural land in Bethlehem, Free State — in full commercial operation since 2026.

Altitude
1,651m above sea level
Annual Rainfall
772mm average
Land Area
Freehold, Bethlehem
Water Supply
Boreholes + Eskom + Solar
/An Integrated Farm Operation

One farm. Every resource working together.

Khatleng Farms operates as a fully integrated agricultural enterprise across grain production, tunnel farming, commercial livestock and beef stud development. The farm is equipped with the infrastructure and water resources to support year-round operations across all production activities.

Khatleng Farms landscape, Bethlehem Free State, golden hour
/Land Composition

How the land is composed.

Land ComponentHectaresUse
Dryland arable - maize60haYellow maize production
Dryland arable - sunflower40haSunflower rotation, oilseed
Natural grazing70.8haExtensive livestock support
Improved pasture25.2haLivestock grazing and fodder
Infrastructure & roads~4haFarm operations and access
TOTAL200ha
/The Farm

200 hectares of productive farmland.

Grain fields, Free State, wide angle
Cattle herd in the Free State veld
Tunnel farming interior, vegetables
/Infrastructure

Fully equipped farm infrastructure to support year-round operations.

Water Infrastructure

Multiple boreholes providing year-round water security across all production areas

Energy Supply

Grid electricity and solar energy system supporting farm-wide operations

Production-Ready Land

Arable land cleared, prepared and ready for planting across all crop zones

Complete Fencing

Full perimeter and internal camp fencing for livestock management

Farm Buildings

Workshop, machinery shed, grain storage and operational facilities

Staff Accommodation

On-farm accommodation to support permanent agricultural workforce

/Climate

A productive climate by any measure.

Bethlehem is located in the heart of South Africa’s commercial grain belt - consistent rainfall, fertile soils and over 4,000 sunshine hours a year. In 8 of the last 9 recorded seasons, rainfall exceeded 600mm, well above the threshold for reliable dryland maize production.

Average annual rainfall772mm (30.4 inches)
Rainy days per year93
Wettest monthsOctober - March
Driest monthsJune - August (ideal for harvest)
Altitude1,651m above sea level
ClassificationCwb Köppen-Geiger - Subtropical Highland
Annual sunshine hours~4,047 hours/year