WHO WE ARE
Ncera Macadamia Farming is a world class macadamia producing nursery basing its operations in Ncera, 30km south of East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
TEN-YEAR MILESTONES
2005: East Cape Macadamia commenced with the macadamia project in the Ncera community in May.
2006: Nursery construction completed in March.
2098: Ncera Macadamia Farming (Pty) Ltd established in May.
2009: Phase 1 – 50ha planting completed in March.
2012: Phase 2 – Plantation extended by 30ha.
2013: First harvest yielded better than industry expected results. Plantation extended by 40ha.
2014: Plantation extended by 40ha.
2015: Plantation extended by 30ha – 190ha’s planted to date.
OUR VISION
To be a world-class operation with community and private sector involvement to create a sustainable business that delivers value to its shareholders.
WHY THE EASTERN CAPE?
Why does the Eastern Cape provide favourable conditions to grow macadamias?
- East Cape coastal climate is ideal.
- Rand hedge capability and low input costs associated with macadamia production supports long-term profitability (R50,000/ha at maturity).
- Macadamia’s are labour intensive supporting job creation.
- Tourist income can be harvested through community initiatives i.e. cultural villages.
- Macadamia industry is new to the Eastern Cape and rural communities will be best placed in exploiting first mover advantage with this product within the region.
