We are Nisela Farms

Live Beyond Tomorrow

We are a leading farming enterprise in eSwatini, with a rich history dating back to 1896. 100% eSwatini Owned.

Our diverse range of crops includes sugarcane, bananas, cotton, sugar beans, sweet piquanté peppers, and Dragon Fruit. With a focus on excellence and sustainability, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch produce to meet the needs of consumers worldwide. Discover the legacy of Nisela Farms and explore our commitment to quality and community development.

What We Farm

  • We take great pride in our commitment to sustainability, as we efficiently utilize every part of the sugarcane plant. The extracted juices are transformed into a wide array of products, including sugar, molasses, biofuels, and more. By embracing a circular economy approach, we maximize the value of this extraordinary crop while minimizing waste.

    Our passion for sugarcane farming extends beyond our fields. We strive to empower local communities by providing employment opportunities and supporting education initiatives. By fostering strong relationships with our stakeholders, we create a sustainable ecosystem that benefits everyone involved.

  • At the core of our operations lies a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture. We recognize the importance of preserving our environment while meeting the ever-growing demand for bananas worldwide. Through innovative techniques and best practices, we strive to ensure a responsible farming process from seed to fruit.

    Our journey begins with meticulous land selection. We carefully assess soil quality, climate conditions, and elevation to identify the ideal locations for banana cultivation. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and expert knowledge, we optimize resource utilization, minimizing our ecological footprint.

    Once the land is prepared, we embark on the planting phase. Our skilled farmers select the most suitable banana varieties that thrive in our specific regions, taking into account factors such as disease resistance and flavor profiles. With utmost care, we plant the young banana plants, ensuring proper spacing and nutrition for healthy growth.

  • Throughout the growth cycle, we prioritize sustainable farming practices. We implement water-efficient irrigation systems, leveraging precision technology to provide the right amount of moisture to the cotton plants. Integrated pest management strategies are employed to minimize the use of chemicals and promote natural pest control, preserving the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

    As the cotton plants flourish, we closely monitor their development. Our experienced farmers assess factors such as flowering, boll formation, and maturity to determine the optimal timing for harvest. Once the cotton bolls reach maturity, they are carefully handpicked or machine-harvested, ensuring the preservation of fiber quality.

  • Our journey begins with careful land preparation. We meticulously assess soil quality, moisture levels, and nutrient content to identify the most suitable areas for sugar bean cultivation. By leveraging advanced technology and scientific expertise, we optimize resource utilization and enhance crop productivity.

    As the sugar bean plants thrive, we closely monitor their development. Our skilled farmers assess factors such as flowering, pod formation, and ripening to determine the optimal timing for harvest. When the sugar beans reach maturity, they are carefully handpicked, ensuring the preservation of flavor and nutritional quality.

  • As the Sweet Piquanté Pepper plants flourish, we closely monitor their progress. Our skilled farmers assess factors such as flowering, fruit development, and ripening to determine the optimal timing for harvest. When the peppers reach the perfect stage of ripeness, they are carefully handpicked, ensuring peak flavor and quality.

    Transporting the harvested Sweet Piquanté Peppers to our state-of-the-art facilities is a crucial step in the process. We employ efficient logistics systems to minimize transportation time and maintain the peppers' freshness. At our facilities, the peppers undergo rigorous sorting and quality control measures to ensure only the finest peppers reach our customers.

  • Dragon fruit farming involves careful land selection and the propagation of cuttings. The cuttings are planted and supported with trellises. Proper irrigation and fertilization are essential for growth. Pollination occurs naturally or through hand pollination. Pest and disease management are crucial.

    Harvesting is done by hand, and the fruits are sorted, packed, and transported. Patience, attention to detail, and sustainable practices are key in cultivating high-quality dragon fruits.

Young child eating a piece of sugarcane and smiling.

Uplifting the community through sustainable agriculture

Our Mission

To enable sustainable community development, while providing food for the nations.

“Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness”

— Thomas Jefferson

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