Africa Biomass Company (ABC) has been a pioneer in the development of biomass processing equipment, producing products such as wood chips, biofuel, and mulch in both the agriculture and forestry industries of South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa over the past two decades.

Whether you’re managing an orchard, vineyard, or any fruit farm, generating residual wood from pruning or removals is inevitable. Instead of letting residual wood go to waste, chipping or mulching it can offer numerous advantages. From enhancing soil health to generating additional income, chipping or mulching residual wood is a sustainable and cost-effective solution that benefits both the environment and the farmer’s bottom line. In this article, we will explore the top five benefits to farmers by chipping or mulching their residual wood and putting in back into their soil.

Wood Chipping with Bandit Beast.

  • Clearing land for new crops: When fruit trees and vines reach the end of their productive life, they can take up space that could have otherwise been used for new productive crops. Chipping or mulching these trees or vines and turning them into usable organic matter as part of a land-clearing program, forms part of a holistic and sustainable farming practise.
  • Reducing waste: Chipping old fruit trees or vines can help farmers reduce waste and save on disposal costs. Instead of sending residual wood to a landfill or burning it, chipping or mulching it can turn this “waste stream” into a valuable resource for soil conditioning.
  • Cost saving: The processed biomass from old fruit trees and vines can be re-used as organic matter in soil – Saving on yearly fertilizer costs.
  • Improving soil health: The organic matter from residual wood can be spread as a natural mulch, helping retain moisture in the soil and suppressing weed growth. Over time, the mulch breaks down and acts as a natural soil conditioner, improving soil fertility and health.
  • Promoting sustainability: Chipping or mulching residual or unwanted wood and applying it as organic matter to soil, forms part of a larger effort to promote sustainable farming practices. By using residual or unwanted wood, farmer reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.

Mulch Spreading with Badger 4m³ Vineyard Spreader.

ABC is a solution-driven company acting as both a contractor and equipment supplier to the industry.

With a comprehensive understanding of the operational challenges of non-traditional wood recycling in South Africa, ABC has established state-of-the-art facilities to manufacture, service, repair, and rebuild industry-related equipment. ABC’s facilities are operated by a remarkable team of industry experts and qualified technicians to advise, manufacture, repair, supply, and contract to the industry to optimise uptime and efficiency.

For more information about our services or equipment for sale, contact our office at 023 342 1212 / info@abc.co.za or visit our website at www.abc.co.za