“At Boschendal, we are about regeneration in all aspects. It is core to our vision and mission and it includes regenerative farming practices for which we have A Greener World accreditation and many others that recognise our commitment to the land and community," Boschendal's general manager of farming, Charles Edmonds, tells Farmer's Weekly.
Boschendal is one of the oldest farms in South Africa and is located between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. Since August 2020, Edmonds has been managing the farm's 1 800ha, of which 362ha are under production.
"We have 100ha of vineyards, 110ha of plums, 23ha of citrus, half of which is certified