De Keur

23/10/2026

We care about our community.

Energised by nature, we believe in nurturing not only our orchards, but our community too. Through meaningful initiatives, development opportunities and continued support, we strive to make a positive, lasting contribution to the communities around us.

Follow along as we share more about the work we do in our community.

19/10/2026

REGENERATIVE FARMING | PART 2 🌱

A closer look at our compost tea brewing facility at De Keur.

Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy farming, and at De Keur, we are continuously exploring ways to improve soil biology, structure and long-term productivity through regenerative agricultural practices.

One of the ways we do this is through our very own compost tea brewing facility.

Using compost produced on the farm, we create liquid biological extracts designed to introduce beneficial microorganisms into the soil and support the natural processes taking place beneath the surface.

But how does the process work?

The process begins with our own compost, which contains a diverse community of microorganisms. Through a carefully managed brewing process, we extract these microorganisms into water, creating a biological solution that can be applied to the soil.

During brewing, the mixture is aerated, while additional food sources, including molasses-based products, are introduced to support microbial activity. These ingredients provide nutrients that help encourage the growth and activity of beneficial microorganisms.

Once prepared, the extract is applied to the soil through a drenching system, helping to introduce beneficial biology into the root zone, where important interactions between soil microorganisms and plants take place.

The aim is to support a healthier, more biologically active soil environment, improve nutrient cycling and contribute towards the long-term health and resilience of our orchards.

The people behind the process:

Jandré plays an important role in preparing and managing the compost brewing mixtures, ensuring that this part of our regenerative farming programme runs smoothly.

This is just one of the many practices we are implementing at De Keur as we work towards healthier soils and a more sustainable future for agriculture.

Keep an eye on our page! We will soon be sharing a video in which Jaco takes us through the compost tea brewing facility and explains the process in greater detail.

Because regenerative farming starts with understanding and caring for the soil beneath our feet.

14/10/2026

Happy Wednesday, everyone. Today, we’re taking you back to the end of August and beginning of September to show you the care and skill involved in training our young trees.

Each one is carefully guided and tied into place by hand, helping it grow upright and stay neatly aligned. It’s a patient, hands-on job, made possible by the dedication of our team. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to share the work they do every day.

12/10/2026

At Rocklands, regenerative farming starts with the soil. Jaco de Koning, Production Manager at De Keur Estates and a member of our regenerative agriculture team, shows us what lies beneath the orchard floor and explains why soil biology matters.

We see each tree as part of a wider system. By nurturing the life in the soil, keeping it covered and growing cover crops, we support the soil and, in turn, the health of our trees. Sap analysis helps us understand what each tree needs, so we can provide for those needs while avoiding unnecessary inputs.

This holistic approach, from the soil up to the tree, helps us work towards growing healthier fruit for the market.

12/10/2026

Die volgende Administratiewe en Produksieklerk pos is vakant by ons Rocklands plaas in die Koue Bokkeveld. Alle relevante aansoeke is welkom !

09/10/2026

At Rocklands, regenerative farming starts with the soil. 🌱

Watch this video as Jaco de Koning, one of our Production Managers and a member of the regenerative agriculture team, explains how we care for soil biology, use sap analysis to understand what each tree needs, and apply only what is necessary to support healthier trees and fruit.

Follow along next week as Jaco digs into the ground to show us more about what’s happening beneath the surface!

08/10/2026

At De Keur, we care about our people, their families and the opportunities that help them grow.

While their parents work on the farm, the children at our crèche have a safe place to learn, play and build a strong foundation for the future.

Our little De Keur family welcomed spring with big smiles and lots of colour in September month. 🌼🌱

06/10/2026

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

Pieter, De Keur’s livestock manager, gives us a little update on what’s happening with the livestock on the farm at the moment.

Take a look behind the scenes and hear more from Pieter.