It is one of two investments made by the Old Mutual Africa Agricultural Fund 1 in Eswatini. Acquired in liquidation with the objective of developing a large irrigation unit. Located 10km South West of Siphofaneni and approx. 60km from Manzini, the farms are in the Lowveld area of the country characterised by dry winters and hot summers. Bordered by Great Usutu River on the north, Mhlatuzane River on the south and Mphaphathi River on the west. Ophir leases the property to RFG Eswatini (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Rhodes Food Group, and has over 600ha under pineapples.
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October 2016