Kiewietsvlei was started by Jac and Jenny van Niekerk in 1974 It is on this pioneering tradition that we, the second generation, have been able to build on
Buying products from a GlobalGAP certified producer (such as Kiewietsvlei) has the following benefits: The farm is certified and is annually controlled by a GlobalGAP approved certification body. They have to comply with the principles of Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) in the GlobalGAP standard. This ensures that all products are traceable from sowing right through to delivery. The implication of being GlobalGAP accredited is that there are very specific fertilizers and sprays that are allowed. The standard is moving towards using more and more organic products. This means that the farmer can only use a very limited range of products which often cost more but ensures consumer safety.