Bosman Adama, near Wellington, believes that the natural environment is integral to the sustainability of the community, and that the responsibility for pro-active care and conservation rests with each one of us. From the propagation of grape vines in Bosman Adama’s nursery to the growing of grapes on their land, and ultimately the making of Bosman Family Vineyards wines in their cellar, the farm consciously employs practices at every level that conserves their resources, reduces waste, facilitates growth and promotes regeneration.
50% of Bosman Adama’s energy requirement is solar driven.
A drone reduces Bosman Adama’s reliance on resource-hungry tractors that erode and compact the soil.
Bosman Adama has converted from overhead irrigation to drip irrigation in their vine nursery saving 215 000m³ litres pa.
Compost tea is applied to the vineyards to promote healthy, living soils capable of sequestering carbon. Remarkably, after just one year, soil tests revealed a 220% increase in carbon levels. In addition, the farm takes a circular approach to plant waste management—chipping all vine cuttings and other plant material to use as mulch across the vineyards, further enriching the soil and supporting long-term sustainability.
Bosman Adama maintains eco corridors between vineyards to support natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Ongoing alien vegetation removal helps raise the water table and encourages native species. Instead of chemical weedkillers, a herd of 300 sheep manages weeds, naturally fertilises the soil, and loosens it with their hooves. Pests like mealybug and thrips are controlled using natural predators such as Permipar and Limonica, with no harmful insecticides used.
