Komati Group is very proud to announce the addition of one of the oldest and best-known citrus farms to our family. After lengthy negotiations and a long wait for approval, the farms of Crocodile Valley Citrus – now known as Crocodile River Estate – were transferred to Golden Frontiers Citrus on 13 June 2018.
Crocodile River Estate is an excellent addition to the Group due to its location in a climatic region which differs considerably with that of the Onderberg and any other production region where the Group is involved.
This location will allow the Group to further diversify our product range and timing of production. Although the farm is not in the prime status which gave it international recognition, we see a lot of potential and believe that we can return the farm to its former glory by returning to the basics and working smarter.
The farm currently produces citrus, macadamias and avocados. We believe that we can build on the current product base but also expand by planting more avocado and macadamia trees and adding soft citrus to the food basket. We are proud and happy to welcome all the employees from Croc to the family and hope that they will enjoy their journey with the Group in the effort to remain the most effective and sustainable citrus producer in South Africa.
Newest Member of the Family
NewsKomati Group is very proud to announce the addition of one of the oldest and best-known citrus farms to our family. After lengthy negotiations and a long wait for approval, the farms of Crocodile Valley Citrus – now known as Crocodile River Estate – were transferred to Golden Frontiers Citrus on 13 June 2018.
Crocodile River Estate is an excellent addition to the Group due to its location in a climatic region which differs considerably with that of the Onderberg and any other production region where the Group is involved.
This location will allow the Group to further diversify our product range and timing of production. Although the farm is not in the prime status which gave it international recognition, we see a lot of potential and believe that we can return the farm to its former glory by returning to the basics and working smarter.
The farm currently produces citrus, macadamias and avocados. We believe that we can build on the current product base but also expand by planting more avocado and macadamia trees and adding soft citrus to the food basket. We are proud and happy to welcome all the employees from Croc to the family and hope that they will enjoy their journey with the Group in the effort to remain the most effective and sustainable citrus producer in South Africa.
Entomology News Flash
EntomologyKomati Group is driven by the concept of sustainable agriculture, meeting the current need of fruit to the industry without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable agriculture in the pest and disease control division includes the implementation of an integrated pest and disease management (IPM/IDM) program. However, phytosanitary pests and diseases are being managed chemically but, in a manner least detrimental to the surrounding ecosystems. Examples include the timeous use of specific and systemic chemicals which has a more targeted approach to control, and only affects the pests of concern resulting in natural enemies to survive and establish moderate populations. In addition, augmentative release of beneficial insects (parasitoids and predators) such as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, Nephus spp. Coccidoxenoides perminutus and Anagyrus spp. are being used for the control of citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri). Naturally occurring beneficials in the orchards include Leptomastix dactylopii and Chrysoperla carnea. Three to four months prior to the harvesting season, Komati group relies greatly on the use of beneficial insects for the control of mealybug and red scale due to MRL restrictions on chemical usage.