Sustainability and Responsibility
Wakitsi FP LTD is committed to building a stronger agricultural ecosystem in Eswatini.
We aim to:
Train local farmers
Promote climate-smart farming
Reduce food imports
Create employment
Support food security
Our long-term goal is to help Eswatini move from food dependency to food resilience.
Sustainability and responsibility are integral to how Wakitsi F P operates. We are committed to farming and supply practices that protect the environment, support local growers, and ensure long-term, reliable production. Our approach is practical, standards-driven, and aligned with the expectations of regional and international markets.
SUSTAINABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY
Our Commitment
At Wakitsi F P (Pty) Ltd, sustainability is not a marketing statement—it is a practical responsibility. We operate with a long-term view, ensuring that our farming, packing, and sourcing practices protect the land, support people, and sustain reliable production for future generations.
Our approach balances productivity with responsibility, recognizing that quality agriculture depends on healthy ecosystems and empowered growers.
Supporting Local Growers
Wakitsi F P works closely with local producers across Eswatini, building strong partnerships based on shared standards and mutual accountability.
We support growers through:
Ongoing training on quality and food safety requirements
Guidance on good agricultural practices
Alignment with market and export specifications
By strengthening local capacity, we ensure consistent supply while contributing to the growth of Eswatini’s agricultural sector.
Responsible Farming Practices
We promote responsible farming methods that prioritize efficiency and resource stewardship. Our production approach is designed to:
Reduce unnecessary waste
Encourage careful use of inputs
Maintain soil health and long-term productivity
These practices help safeguard both product quality and the natural environment in which we operate.
Food Safety & Traceability
Sustainability is inseparable from food safety.
Wakitsi F P adheres to internationally recognized food safety management systems and emphasizes traceability throughout the production and packing process. This ensures:
Accountability across the supply chain
Compliance with buyer and regulatory requirements
Confidence for consumers and trade partners
Long-Term Value
Our responsibility extends beyond individual harvests. We focus on:
Building durable supply relationships
Maintaining consistent standards season after season
Creating long-term value for customers, growers, and the wider community
Sustainable agriculture, for Wakitsi F P, means producing today without compromising tomorrow.
“Wakitsi F P stands for reliability—because in global agriculture, reliability is the true measure of quality.”
Themba Dlamini - Managing Director