our essence
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The way forward - innovation at Wildeklawer
Creativity and detail in all facets of farming and marketing makes us unique and keeps us at the forefront of farming trends around the world. Our innovative spirit spills over to the quality of products we produce:
Innovation in production:
- First onion producer to be EurepGap certified in 2003
- First sweet onions in South Africa
- Laser pivots
- Installation of water pipeline with laser equipment for maximum efficiency
- Improved efficiency of fuel and tractor – working in spiral, from inside to outside of centre pivot
- Precision vegetable production with GPS technology
- First agricultural entity to sponsor provincial Rugby Team
- Conceptualised and invented the first fruit and vegetable grading equipment “25 years too early”
- Developed and built numerous implements and pack house equipment
Innovation in packaging:
- Potato bags – blue, green, red and brown (sport photos)
- Colour-coded onion bags – first in the world (customer recognises product easier)
- RSA flag bag for onions – first multi-coloured onion bag in the world
- First automatic onion packing machine
- First atmosphere controlled storage facility
- First to split the medium to medium-large onion – supply a more uniformed product to customers. This was then extended to potatoes – hence, has now become a national benchmark
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Our Nature to Nurture
When we speak of “Nature” we refer to our good earth, in its wholesome state. The “nature” we know and love is the picturesque countryside environment with all the genuine purity that is associated with it. We take that which nature provides to us and practice sustainable agriculture to farm without harming our environment, this way we proudly supply the resulting quality nourishment to you, your loved ones, our community and country as a whole. This is the Wildeklawer way.
The Wildeklawer Way – science, technology and people Wildeklawer is a family-owned business, ethical, caring and supportive of the value chain and of consumers. Through their innovative approach and new cultivars, they have turned onions into a culinary delicacy.
Wildeklawer has brought a new depth to how many markets view and use onions, “stretching” people’s engagement with onions. Their entrepreneurial spirit has made them the leaders in the industry.
Under Louis' watchful eye, the "Wildeklawer way" has become a South African agricultural benchmark – a methodology that incorporates the best in science and technology with a range of human skills and experience that machines are unlikely to ever replace; a methodology that acknowledges the continuing importance of people in the country's burgeoning economy.
With this powerful team in the reigns, it is no wonder that many see the Wildeklawer way as the way forward! |
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