Growing nutrientdense vegetables using regenerative farming
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Gert Janse van Rensburg, a successful commercial vegetable producer, follows regenerative farming principles.
He emphasises that farmers should aim to build up the soil rather than break it down.
Regenerative agriculture can takes years to refine, but offers great rewards when carried out correctly.
Gert Janse van Rensburg is the co-managing director, along with his twin brother Peet, of Langplaas Boerdery, situated near Brits in North West. Third-generation farmers, the pair grew up on the farm, and today produce a variety of vegetables on 1 000ha under irrigation, following regenerative farming principles.
Janse van Rensburg’s passion for regenerative agriculture was sparked by the work
