By Carina Wessels & Georgia Farrell Achtertuin Farm has a rich history dating back to 1917 when Steven Versfeld’s great grandfather acquired land in the picturesque Ceres region. At the time of purchase, the farm was untouched, with virgin soil…
For their small size, Achtertuin is making a big difference when it comes to mentorship. Text and pictures: Gerrit Rautenbach Steven Versfeld, the custodian of Achtertuin, a small farm and packhouse in the Witzenberg district, along with production manager Anieta…
The future of the South African deciduous fruit industry depends on how we respond to today and tomorrow’s environmental challenges. The Hortgro Footprint Award 2026 celebrates producers, exporters, packhouses, and industry partners leading the way in sustainability, innovation, and responsible…
By Elise-Marie Steenkamp Steven Versfeld, a pome producer from Achtertuin Farm, outside Ceres, became the first South African producer ever to receive platinum status without any non-compliances from the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA). His third-party ethical audit was…