SHESHA FARM

SHESHA FARM

Shesha Farm is a diversified 150-hectare agribusiness based in Sub division 12 Chipinge  Zimbabwe, focused on sustainable production of high-value crops and livestock. Our core operations span macadamia nuts, coffee, honey, and intensive horticulture, with a 30-hectare dairy project currently in development.

We combine modern agronomy, traceable supply chains, and environmentally sound practices to supply premium produce to local, regional, and export markets in the future. Our model integrates perennial crops, pollination services, and soil health to maximize land productivity and long-term resilience.

Farm Operations & Land Use

ENTERPRISE

AREA

DESCRIPTION

MACADEMIA & COFFEE

42ha

Commercial orchard of improved varieties: Coffee (caltimore and costa rica )

Macademia (integ and beaumond) Full

 irigation, drip system

Horticulture

10ha

Open field and greenhouse Intensive production of cabbages , green pepper, tomatoes under irrigation and supplying to formal retails, processors, and wholesale markets.

APICULTURE

2ha

Raw, unprocessed honey for retail and bulk buyers. beehives integrated across macadamia and coffee blocks for pollination and honey production.

Dairy Project

30ha

Upcoming Development – Zero-grazing dairy unit with capacity for 250 dairy cows. Includes fodder production, milking parlor, 5000litre cold tanks, and manure bio-digester. Target: fluid milk, yoghurt, and cheese for urban markets.

 Infrastructure & Conservation

 66ha

 Farm house, Packhouse, cold rooms, staff housing, roads, dams, and buffer zones.

 

Production Standards & Quality Assurance

  • Irrigation: Drip irrigation with borehole and dam water sources
  • Soil Health: Compost, cover crops, and precision soil testing
  • Certifications in Progress: Organic certification for honey
  • Traceability: Farm-to-market record keeping for all product lines
  • Post-Harvest: On-site grading, packing, and cold storage facilities

Markets

  • Domestic: Major supermarkets, processors, and hospitality sector in Chipinge and other major cities
  • Regional: SADC markets for macadamia, coffee, and dairy products
  • B2B: Bulk honey to cosmetics and food manufacturers

Sustainability & Community Impact

Climate Smart Agriculture: Intercropping, agroforestry, and water-use efficiency

  • Biodiversity: Bees integrated for crop pollination and ecosystem health
  • Employment: 12+ full-time and 25+ seasonal jobs, with 60% women
  • Community: Outgrower support program for smallholder coffee and vegetable farmers
  • Energy: Solar for packhouse and offices. Bio-digester planned for dairy waste-to-energy.