Ostrich is a world citizen

KLEIN KAROO INTERNATIONAL pioneered the global supply of quality ostrich leather around the world from its inception 40 years ago.

World leader, KLEIN KAROO, continues to focus on the innovative and dynamic needs of the international fashion industry.

Ostrich in a Different Light

HALDANE MARTIN DESERVES a feather in his designer’s hat. At the Design Indaba Expo in Cape Town earlier this year he showed two lamps with ostrich feather shades. It created a lot of interest due to the unconventional material he used – ostrich feathers from the Klein Karoo. He calls these lamps Fiela Feather Lights.

Tickled Pink by Ostrich Feathers

SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNER Kobus Dippenaar recently said, “To me ostrich is all in one. It is classic and yet modern. It is its exclusivity and the fact that it is genuine South African that makes ostrich a favourite of mine.”

Naturally beautiful!

Clients who visit the KLEIN KAROO Ostrich Boutique in Oudtshoorn are bowled over by the proverbial feather when they see the beautiful natural ostrich feather boas and clutch bags.

Women Inspire Bridal Designs

GERT VAN DE MERWE DESIGNS adhere to classic simplicity. Timeless and elegant, they are nearly always breathtaking with a cosmopolitan edge. Add sheer professionalism, superbly designed and cut garments, and you have the success story of Gert’s swift rise to prominence in the international bridal and evening wear platform where he is renowned and revered.

Made in Mexico

MEXICO IS A COUNTRY rich in colour. From its red chilli peppers to the blue Gulf of Mexico and the gold treasures of the Aztecs.

From cacti to tequila... And of course, it is also known for its cowboy tradition or vaqueros. Western wear and especially the cowboy boot has its origins rooted deep in Mexican history.

Tasty Food Has Never Been This Easy!

WITH KAROOCUISINE YOU
are the best chef ever! Rest assured everybody at the table will tuck in with pleasure - as always! But... now you need no longer spend hours on end in the kitchen!

Chef Hails Ostrichis

FERNANDO ROMAN, AWARD WINNING
senior executive head chef of Balducci Restaurant in the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town, says, “Ostrich is currently a fast growing red meat and its consumption has increased by 24% in our restaurant over the past few months. This indicates the change in consumer preference.

Focus on Nutrition for Bigger Profit

THEY TASTE SO GOOD because they eat so good. So said a well-known South African advert that appeared on television many years ago. Experts believe the important question regarding nutrition for ostriches should be posed regularly because it largely determines the cost when the ostrich producer wants to meet his budget.

KLEIN KAROO Delivers Good Results

“KLEIN KAROO HAS converted the many challenges posed by the business environment during the past year into good business opportunities and in ge-neral our business can be grateful for an improvement in results.

The Group’s sales increased by 18% to R1,222 billion.

New Structure for a Bright Future

RECENTLY THE KLEIN KAROO GROUP in Oudtshoorn announced the restructuring of its business. This follows a majority vote on 16 July 2008 by Co-operative members for the refinement and implementation of a new structure.

Holland invests in new plant

KLEIN KAROO SEED MARKETING (KKSM)
and its Dutch subsidiary, Bakker Brothers, recently initiated a huge project in collaboration with the Agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Dutch go- vernment (EVD).

Green Fertiliser is Key to Sustainability

KLEIN KAROO SEED MARKETING can assist producers in providing seed and information about cultivation practices for crops that are suitable for making compost, as ground cover and green fertiliser, and for promoting sustainable biological farming.

According to Jan Meyer, pasture expert of KLEIN KAROO Seed Marketing in Brits, sustainable agriculture is a philosophy as well as a viable farming practice.

Vergelegen Bonsmara Herd Performs Well

SAREL DU PLESSIS of the farm Vergelegen outside Oudtshoorn has achieved excellent results with his Bonsmara herd during the past year. For this he was recently named one of the runners-up at the Western Cape Stock Improvement Herd of the Year ceremony.

Mechanisation renders cutting edge service

MORE COST EFFECTIVE choices in implements and caring personal service are but a few of the advantages that clients of KLEIN KAROO Mechanisation enjoy.

According to all indications, the Mechanisation Division of the KLEIN KAROO Co-operative has not experienced a more successful marketing year during the past few decades than is presently the case.

Landmark is a New KLEIN KAROO Milestone

As from the end of November 2008 all five trade branches of KLEIN KAROO Co-operative will be known as Landmark. This follows the success achieved by Landmark Ladismith during the past year.

KLEIN KAROO Co-op’s stores in Calitzdorp, De Rust, Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert have all been converted recently and now boast the new stylish Landmark brand.

Dream seaside holiday for farm children

SUNRISE OVER THE deep-blue sea, waves washing against the rocks and travelling by train and boat for the first time: This dream became true for 27 learners of the Vlakteplaas UCC Primary School near De Rust. Most of these children had been living on farms in the Vlakteplaas and Snyberg districts all their lives and had never been to the beach.

Alternative fruits help manage risk

A BRIGHT FUTURE is predicted for growers of alternative fruit, especially pomegranates, in the Little Karoo. This hardy fruit that will produce a harvest from the same tree for many years, is becoming a highly sought-after delicacy across the world.

Pomegranates, which have been known for centuries, have decreased in popularity over the last few decades because of challenges regarding intensive pest management and a lack of possibilities for use.

The Little Karoo is their promised land

IT SELDOM HAPPENS that lucern, vineyards, fruit, jojoba beans, sheep and beef cattle, a large Holstein dairy and a commercial compost plant are established successfully on a former ostrich and seed farm.

The Nel family of Van Zylsdamme about 27 km from Ladismith on the road to Laingsburg can turn their hand to anything. They are born and bred Little Karoo producers who took over the farm 43 years ago from a former academic, dr. Fransie van Zyl. The children were all born while their parents were still farming approximately 100 km away on Groenfontein outside of Calitzdorp.