de Vos Boerdery
De Vos Boerdery is approximately 20km from Klipbank and AAA in the Northern Cape between Kakamas and Augrabies. The farm is conveniently accessible off the N14 national road, approximately 80 km from Upington Airport.
Dole South Africa has a long term lease on De Vos Boerdery since 2017 through to January 2027. Grapes are harvested here between November and January.
The management and staff are committed to following Dole’s vision, business goals and values and adhering to our international farming standards.
Key Statistics – Grapes
CURRENT PRODUCTION (cartons) 45 000
NEW VARIETIES Prime
| DE VOS BOERDERY | GRAPES |
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| TOTAL HA | 31 |
| FUTURE PRODUCTION (cartons) | 100 000 |
| PERMANENT EMPLOYEES | 9 |
| VARIETIES | Prime |
| Early Sweet | |
| Thompson Seedless | |
| IFG 68-175 (Sweet Celebration®) | |
| Tawny Seedless |
Production Certifications
GlobalG.A.P. (IFA 5.0)
SIZA (ethical and labour audit)
Social Environment
Continuous improvement of community services
Production Calendar
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