CherryIrrigationQuality that grows

30+ years in agricultural irrigationProud company member of the SA Irrigation Institute (SABI)

ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001:2015 ISO 45001:2018

COMPANY PROFILE

CHERRY IRRIGATION IRRIGATION DESIGN SINCE 1987

COMPANY CREDENTIALSWe are specialists in agricultural irrigation systems with more than 30 years’ experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on keeping track of innovation in technology and irrigation methods, and translating it into practical applications.

We design agricultural irrigation systems of all types and for all crops.

We give expert advice on all or specified steps of the design and/or installation process.

We supply quality irrigation and crop management products.

We install and maintain agricultural irrigation systems, automation systems and fertigation systems.

We add value with complementary irrigation services, like training, climate control systems and soil moisture monitoring.

COMMITTED TO INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS AND DELIVERING EXCELLENT SERVICE

We are

a SABI company member with several SABI-approved designers

always working towards minimising our impact on the environment

continuously improving and updating our skills

committed to building lasting relationships with our customers

ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified

OUR STORY

Peter Cherry established Cherry Irrigation in 1987 with irrigation design as the focus service. When Charles (Peter’s son) joined the company in 1992, the service offering broadened to include automation and turnkey-type projects.

Cherry Irrigation has grown from three employees in 1987 to more than 50 permanent staff members. The company has its head office in Grabouw, South Africa, with two additional business units in Namibia and Angola to cover its operations in the SADC countries and the rest of Africa.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Company credentials

Our story

Irrigation design and consulting

The interconnected elements of irrigation

Irrigation equipment

Installation and maintenance

Related services

Wide range of expertise

Our experience and expertise

Key staff members

Our one-stop service in action

Projects near and far

Links in our chain of excellence

WHY CHOOSE US?

Whether you need a complete solution – from consultation through to design, implementation and after-sales support – or want to pick and choose from our service offerings,

we are here to help.

We have all the skills required to deliver a project in-house, which means we take full responsibility

for all aspects of every project we take on.

We work with the leaders of the industry and source equipment from

reliable and reputable dealers. By using quality products to

implement the work done by our SABI-approved designers, we guarantee that you receive a quality solution.

Customer-focused solutions based on knowledge and

experience

In-house from start to finish Quality equipment coupled with quality design

MISSION VISION PLEDGE

We deliver agricultural irrigation solutions and services of high

quality with unparalleled efficiency. Our collaborative process and

learning mindset help us to produce sustainable and technologically

innovative work.

We want to be the leader in innovative, efficient and sustainable

irrigation solutions for the agricultural industry.

We provide our clients with high quality agricultural irrigation

solutions and services as quickly and effectively as possible. We work together as a team and collaborate

with our clients. We keep on learning to develop our skills and adapt to changes in the industry. Our work

shows that we have respect for others and the environment.

VALUES

teamworkWe value the contribution of each team member and are dedicated to a culture of collaboration.

commitmentWe are eager to consistently provide exceptional service.

adaptabilityWe strive to keep on learning, creatively adapt

to changes and develop our skills.

respectWe have consideration for others and

the environment.

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IRRIGATION DESIGN AND CONSULTINGWe offer a design and consulting service that includes all agricultural irrigation systems and crops. Clients can decide whether they need a full stand-alone service or only some aspects of the design steps.

We specialise in pumphouse/head control designs, automation systems and mainline reticulation systems.

INITIAL CONSULTATION &

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY

We provide a quote or supply an estimate of the design cost. We find out what your needs and requirements are:

type of crop soil/substrate water scheduling plant and row spacing irrigation and/or

fertigation method automation type of structure

We conduct a detailed topographical survey (using real-time kinematic GPS equipment) or aerial survey (with fully orthorectified mosaic image and topographic information).

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We talk to you and relevant stakeholders like soil scientists, agronomists, consultants and greenhouse manufacturers to discuss the findings and implications of the assessment and/or survey and get their input.

WATER & ENERGY BUDGETS

04We set water and energy budgets, taking into account your requirements, project details and shareholders’ input.

DESIGN & PLANNING

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This step includes

overhead planning water storage head control design mainline design infield design automation fertigation roof water collection,

drainage and drain water recirculation, if applicable.

PLANS, TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS &

DRAWINGS

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We supply plans, technical documents and drawings.

BILL OF QUANTITIES

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Once the design is completed a bill of quantities is prepared and handed over to you.

WE OFFER A DESIGN AND CONSULTING SERVICE THAT INCLUDES ALL AGRICULTURAL

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND CROPS.4

SABI aims to ensure optimal irrigation methods, water conservation and sustainability in agriculture, landscaping and environmental settings. They do this by sharing irrigation knowledge via membership, events, training courses and a technical journal.

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THE INTERCONNECTED ELEMENTS OF IRRIGATION

TYPE OF CROPS & PLANTING METHODS

• Nurseries• Row crops• Bed crops• Field crops

SOIL/SUBSTRATE

• Characteristics • Depth• Infiltration rate• Water holding capacity

WATER QUALITY

• Chemical• Biological• Suspended solids

CLIMATE

• Temperature• Relative humidity• Windspeed• Rainfall• Microclimate

TOPOGRAPHY

• Features of the site

OPERATIONAL ASPECTS

• Managerial input• Labour• Scheduling• Application of fertilisers

WHAT DO WE LOOK AT?

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TALK TO US ABOUT INSTALLING AND/OR MAINTAINING YOUR AGRICULTURAL

IRRIGATION, AUTOMATION OR FERTIGATION SYSTEM.

IRRIGATION EQUIPMENTContact us for quality irrigation and crop management products from reputable manufacturers and wholesalers. We ship to any destination – from complete irrigation schemes to single service parts.

HEAD CONTROL AND AUTOMATION Pumps Filters HDPE manifold sets Fertigation Water meters Air valves (vacuum, air release and dual) Sustaining and reducing hydraulic valves Hydraulic valves Chemical dosing pumps Reservoirs

AUTOMATION AND ELECTRICAL Pump control (VSD, PLC) Pump protection Irrigation/fertigation controllers Climate controllers Electrical panels Communication

MAINLINES

HDPE pipe and fittings PVC pipe and fittings Air valves (vacuum, air release and dual) Sustaining and reducing hydraulic valves Check valves

INFIELD IRRIGATION

Inline drip and accessories Online drip and accessories Micro sprinkler and fittings Solid set and fittings Pivots Mini Pivots HDPE pipe and fittings PVC pipe and fittings Polyethylene pipe laterals HDPE greyline laterals Submainline and lateral flush points

NURSERY IRRIGATION

Overhead irrigation Misting Cooling Boom spray Ebb and flow systems Climate control

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

We install and maintain agricultural irrigation, automation and fertigation systems. New innovations improve and transform these systems. We stay up to date with the newest technologies and provide our clients with service backed by technical know-how and more than 30 years’ experience in the industry.

AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

We install and maintains all types of agricultural irrigation systems for all types of crops:

OPEN-FIELD IRRIGATION • drip irrigation• micro irrigation• solid set systems • pivots

UNDERCOVER IRRIGATION • drip irrigation• micro irrigation• overhead sprinklers

AUTOMATED IRRIGATION AND FERTIGATION SYSTEMS

We install and maintain a range of automation systems and equipment to optimise irrigation and fertigation according to our client’s needs.

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RELATED SERVICESComplementary to our core irrigation business, we also team up with partners to offer the following services to our clients.

TRAINING

For all technical products we supply

SUSTAINABILITY

Energy audits of irrigation systems, pumps, mainlines and infield design

MONITORING AND CONTROL

Climate control systems for greenhouses Soil moisture monitoring using moisture probes

and weather stations A wide range of gauges and sensors Electrical panels for management and control systems Mechanical and ultrasonic flow meters

PUMPS

A full range of chemical dosing pumps

Recirculation of irrigation water

Service and repair of pumps

WATER

Water meter calibration certificates

Water harvesting systems Water testing and

treatment equipment Water storage tanks

DEVELOPMENT

Product and service development

AND FOR EXTRA PEACE OF MIND,

WE OFFER SERVICE LEVEL

AGREEMENTS FOR OUR SERVICES.

WIDE RANGE OF EXPERTISEOur team consists of SABI-approved designers and automation, electrical and technical teams with a wide range of expertise. Our support staff helps us keep projects running smoothly and maintain positive client relationships.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

SPECIALISING INIrrigation systems

Automation systems

Management and control systems

FARM LAYOUT

SYSTEM PLANNING

EARTH DAM DESIGN

WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES

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HILGARD ROSSOUW, TECHNICAL MANAGERMember: SABI (Approved irrigation designer)

Hilgard earned his diploma in mechanical engineering at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in 2006 and has worked in the irrigation industry since 2008. He is not only known for the technologically advanced head control and irrigation system designs that he produces for high-value crops such as blueberries and cannabis, but is also a highly effective problem-solver through his hands-on approach and extensive practical knowledge of different technologies. His people skills add value to our client relationships as well as the constructive way our designers and technical staff operate.

ISOBEL VAN DER STOEP, AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER Fellow: SABI (Approved irrigation designer)

Isobel holds both bachelor and master degrees in agricultural engineering from the University of Pretoria, and is registered as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa. She has worked in the irrigation industry for over 23 years and has a great deal of technical, field, research, training and management experience. Isobel served as president of SABI from 2008 to 2009 and of the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE) from 2013 to 2017.

OUR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISEEach member of our team contributes to the company’s experience and expertise. As a result, we are able to cover a full range of your agricultural irrigation requirements. We have in-house expertise in civil, mechanical, chemical and agriculture engineering, as well as agricultural management, and extensive experience covering farm layout, system planning, earth dam design and water treatment processes besides various irrigation, automation and control systems.

KEY STAFF MEMBERS

CHARLES CHERRY, DIRECTORFellow: SABI (Approved irrigation designer)

Charles earned his diploma in civil engineering at the then Cape Town Technikon (now the Cape Peninsula University of Technology or CPUT) in 1994. At that point, he had already worked at Cherry Irrigation since 1992. Until 2007, when he took over the reigns as managing director, he had various focus areas in the business his father, Peter Cherry, founded in 1987. Known for his detailed technical knowledge of design, fertigation, automation and control systems obtained from a lifetime of working in irrigation, he has grown the company to employ a workforce of more than 50 people and extended its footprint to various countries in Africa, with separate business units in Angola and Namibia. Charles is actively involved in the irrigated agriculture community and served as president of SABI from 2014 to 2015.

PETER CHERRY, IRRIGATION DESIGNERFounder member and lifelong fellow: SABI (Approved irrigation designer)Founder of Cherry Irrigation

Having worked in the irrigation industry since the 1960s, Peter founded Cherry Irrigation in 1987. He has extensive knowledge of micro-sprinkler and drip irrigation design. His experience in overall farm layout, system planning and earth dam design is substantial. He plays an important role in guiding and developing the young designers at Cherry Irrigation.

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ANTHONY WATSON, IRRIGATION DESIGNERMember: SABI (Approved irrigation designer)

From his civil engineering studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) to becoming an accredited SABI design member, Anthony has been in the irrigation industry since 2015. Through his career at Cherry Irrigation, he has successfully implemented turnkey projects and 3D modelling for pumphouse design. Anthony specialises in high-value crops and focuses on drip and micro-sprinkler irrigation systems. He prioritises good client relationships with fast and efficient pace and has a sound understanding of hydraulic pipe systems.

WERNER DE LEEUW DEN BOUTER, IRRIGATION DESIGNERFellow: SABI (Approved irrigation designer)

Werner is a qualified mechanical engineer, with a diploma from the former Cape Technikon (now the Cape Peninsula University of Technology or CPUT). He is highly versed in irrigation design and has over 25 years’ professional industry experience, including a term as vice-president of SABI. His core strengths are adaptability, problem-solving and a focused and systematic approach to design. He particularly prides himself on delivering hydraulically correct designs. Werner values a solutions-driven mindset, punctuality and neatness, and believes in always providing a high level of customer service.

DANVER DAVIDS, JUNIOR IRRIGATION DESIGNERMember: SABI

Danver holds a national diploma in mechanical engineering from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). He has a wide range of practical experience with different manufacturing processes, such as metal and HDPE welding, some of which he obtained as a naval technical officer. Since transitioning to the irrigation industry in 2017, he has become skilled in topographical surveying methods and plays a supporting role in the irrigation design office, where his computer drafting skills are put to good use.

GERT COETZEE, IRRIGATION DESIGNERMember: SABI (Approved irrigation designer)

Gert graduated from Stellenbosch University with a degree in civil engineering, whereafter he worked in construction for some years throughout South Africa and Namibia, providing him with a solid professional background in infrastructure development and project management. His transition to irrigation is a gain for the industry, and as a designer at Cherry Irrigation he makes an important contribution through his meticulous design of micro-sprinkler and drip irrigation systems for clients in South Africa as well as in our neighbouring countries.

ANDLE BOONZAAIER, IRRIGATION DESIGNERFellow: SABI (Approved irrigation designer)

Andle began his career in irrigation in 1982 and has played a crucial role in the growth and success of Cherry Irrigation since it was established in 1987. He is meticulous in his work and has designed hundreds of hectares of drip and micro-sprinkler irrigation systems over the course of his career, becoming a mainstay of the company through his work in Grabouw and surrounding areas.

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NELUS DE WAAL, MARKETING DIRECTOR (ANGOLA)

As a rural development strategist and project manager, Nelus has been involved with various rural studies and agriculture projects in Angola since 1996. He is the co-founder of the Angola Alliance, a business consortium of like-minded engineers, scientists and planners aiming to transform Angola’s rural economy. Since its inception in 2001, the Angola Alliance has been responsible for several spatial development studies and multi-disciplinary projects in the agricultural sector. The Angola Alliance prides itself on the scope and variety of remote sensing and weather data it has produced and continues to produce. Nelus has been involved with several field studies and is known for his extensive knowledge of rural Angola and his deep love for the people of the country.

WILLEM MOSTERT, MANAGER (NAMIBIA)Member: SABI

As a born Namibian, Willem manages our business development, logistics and operations throughout Namibia. He holds both a higher certificate and a national diploma in agriculture from Grootfontein Agricultural College, as well as a BTech degree in agricultural management from the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein. Willem has worked in the irrigation industry since 2010. His core strengths are big picture thinking, strategic planning and building strong and lasting client relationships.

TASHA VAN NIEKERK, CHEMICAL ENGINEER

Tasha recently graduated from Stellenbosch University with a degree in chemical engineering and is excited about working in the irrigation industry. She values hard work and perseverance and loves working as part of a team and continuously learning new skills. Tasha is a natural problem-solver with a “can do” mindset. This enthusiastic addition to the Cherry team looks after the range monitoring devices supplied to growers.

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OUR ONE-STOP SERVICE IN ACTIONLet Cherry Irrigation help you determine and develop the best irrigation system for your needs. We walk the path with you: we give expert advice, provide the irrigation supplies, do the installation, give training and offer a repair service.

PROJECTS NEAR AND FARHere are some examples of our work. Even though a project may feature under a specific heading, our work combines aspects of our service offering.

MICRO IRRIGATION

CLIENT: Somersfontein, Grabouw, Western Cape, South AfricaCROP: ApplesIRRIGATION TYPE: Micro irrigationGROW MEDIUM: Soil

CLIENT: Altius Trading, Greyton, Western Cape, South-Africa CROP: Apples and pears

IRRIGATION TYPE: Micro irrigationGROW MEDIUM: Soil

CLIMATE CONTROL

CLIENT: Lebombo, Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa CROP: Peppers, replaced with blueberriesIRRIGATION TYPE: Irrigation, climate control, drainage and roof water collectionGROW MEDIUM: Substrate/soilless

CLIENT: Greendrop farms, Joostenberg, Western Cape, South Africa CROP: Lettuce and herbs

IRRIGATION TYPE: Irrigation, climate control, drainage and roof water collectionGROW MEDIUM: Soilless

ROOFWATER COLLECTION

CLIENT: Lankgele, Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa CROP: Peppers, replaced with blueberriesIRRIGATION TYPE: Irrigation, climate control, drainage and roof water collectionGROW MEDIUM: Substrate

CLIENT: Hoopenberg, Muldersvlei, Western Cape, South AfricaCROP: Blueberries

IRRIGATION TYPE: Drip irrigation, drainage and roofwater collectionGROW MEDIUM: Substrate

DRIP IRRIGATION

CLIENT: Mushandi Blueberries, Zimbabwe CROP: BlueberriesIRRIGATION TYPE: Drip irrigationGROW MEDIUM: Soil

CLIENT: Mouton Citrus, Citrusdal, Western Cape, South AfricaCROP: Citrus

IRRIGATION TYPE: Inline drip (low flow)GROW MEDIUM: Soil

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TRAINING

CLIENT: NAMPAADD training, Gaborone, BotswanaCROP: Various products, mainly vegetablesIRRIGATION TYPE: Mainly drip irrigation NOTES: We provided training on greenhouse design and NMC equipment for the Botswana government staff.

CLIENT: Africado, TanzaniaCROP: Blueberries

IRRIGATION TYPE: Drip irrigationNOTES: We installed the irrigation of a trial block of blueberries and provided

training on irrigation scheduling on different media.

TANZANIA SANYA JUU

ANGOLALUANDA, MALANJE

ZIMBABWEHARARE

BOTSWANA GABORONE

NAMIBIAARIAMSVLEI, STAMPRIET, KAVANGO

LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICATZANEEN

MPUMALANGA, SOUTH AFRICA MBOMBELA (NELSPRUIT)

NORTH WEST, SOUTH AFRICA RUSTENBURG, MADIKWE

LESOTHOMASERU

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICAGRABOUW, GREYTON, WELLINGTON, STELLENBOSCH, WOLSELEY, GEORGE, CITRUSDAL, PORTERVILLE, PIKETBERG, SWELLENDAM, RAWSONVILLE, NAPIER, RIVIERSONDEREND, RIVERSDAL, HERMANUS, BOTRIVIER, VYEBOOM

LINKS IN OUR CHAIN OF EXCELLENCEOver the years we have partnered with leading suppliers and associates within our industry. They are strong links in our promise of excellent service and quality work.

WHERE WE HAVE MADE OUR MARK

CherryIrrigationQuality that grows

SOUTH AFRICA

NAMIBIABOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

ZAMBIA

ANGOLA

LESOTHOLESOTHOLESOTHO

TANZANIA

MOZAMBIQUE

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