Citrusdal producer

ALG Estates

Confirmed by the owner · Sept 2026

Citrus — growing, packing, export · since 1974

An eight-generation family operation in the upper Olifants River valley, growing 25 commercial citrus varieties across 600 hectares and able to supply citrus ten months of the year. Named South Africa's national farmer of the year in 2010.

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At a glance

Established1974, by three Van der Merwe brothers — All, Lieben and Gerrit
Family historyEight generations in the Citrusdal valley
Oldest house in the valleyThe Karnemelksvlei homestead, built 1767
IndependenceFirst group in Citrusdal to break from the traditional co-op system; own packhouse from 1994
Varieties25 commercial citrus varieties
Planted area600 hectares
Reported yield15 800 tonnes
Supply windowThe only enterprise able to supply citrus 10 months of the year
RecognitionSouth Africa's national farmer of the year, 2010

Photographs from ALG Estates

A row of orange trees in full fruit on the ALG Estates lands, late afternoon sun through the leaves, the valley floor beyond.
Stacked ALG Estates export cartons in the packhouse, printed with the company's orchard illustration and its mark.
Two hands breaking a citrus fruit open, the pith and segments close up.

Photographs supplied by ALG Estates and used with their permission.

Where these facts come from

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