The farm has been recognised as a Hero for its contributions to sustainability in the following areas:
Resting at the feet of the Magaliesburg Mountain Range in beautiful South Africa, our cherry farms are uniquely situated at 5 000 feet above sea level. At this altitude, we are one of the earliest Southern Hemisphere cherry producers in the world, harvesting cherries for our customers to enjoy in October.
We actively manage our irrigation scheduling to avoid unnecessary pump runtime and electricity use. LPG is used for accommodation cooking to lower electrical demand on the farm. Our aim is to operate only what is needed, when it is needed, and to prevent waste at the source.
Transport routes are planned to minimize travel distances and fuel consumption.
Diesel usage is electronically controlled and monitored to encourage responsible use of machinery.
Weather data collected on the farm supports irrigation decisions, preventing unnecessary equipment operation.
Water is one of our most valuable resources and is managed carefully.
We use precision drip irrigation with soil monitoring to irrigate according to plant needs rather than routine schedules.
Mulching and regular infrastructure maintenance help retain moisture and prevent losses.
We believe healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable farming.
Organic orchard material is composted and returned to the soil to improve structure and nutrient cycling.
Fertigation practices are used to apply nutrients efficiently and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs.
Our focus is to build long-term soil vitality rather than short-term production gains.
The farm environment is managed as an ecosystem, not only as production land.
Beneficial insects are encouraged through plantings and biological control methods.
Invasive alien vegetation is removed to restore natural habitat balance and support pollinators essential to crop production.
Organic waste is composted on site and returned to the orchard.
Operational materials such as crates and bins are reused wherever possible, and recycling is implemented where feasible.
Our goal is to keep farm waste within a circular system rather than sending it to landfill.
