Located in the Tulbagh region, Misgund Boerdery has 69,5 ha under production and exports both pome and stone fruit. The farm sources its water from the Witzenberg Mountains.
No electricity is used to pump water to orchards – Misgund rather makes use of gravity.
Misgund limits unnecessary driving and innovative planning saves the farm fuel.
At Misgund, water is applied only when needed, guided by probe readings. The packhouse operates without water use, and to protect water sources, all chemical mixing is done at a single filling point equipped with a French drain.
Mulching is used; Misgund covers the ground with hay to keep the moisture locked. This prevents weeds from growing and decomposes into compost.
Misgund removes invasive alien plants (IAP) themselves. The farm welcomes the Department of Agriculture’s workforce on the farm for (IAP) removal. In addition to this, Misgund makes use of biological pest control rather than synthesised products.
Misgund recycles both organic and some inorganic waste. Organic waste (fruit) is given to the cattle on the farm. Plastic is recycled through “Drommasjien”.
