Agricultural

Zoonotic disease is classified as “all diseases that can jump species”. Any disease that can be transferred from animals to people or people to animals are classified as zoonosis. It can spread through working closely with infected livestock, pets, wildlife, soil, or water contamination and contaminated and consumption of unpasteurised dairy products. In Africa the most visible sign of zoonosis is Ebola (fruit Bats) an HIV-AIDS (pathogens from primates/ chimpanzees). There are over 200 zoonotic diseases worldwide.

In honour of women’s month (and spring! we are indulging you in the stories written by Estate owner, Karin de Villiers, honouring the women in her family by replacing typical back-of-bottle-labels with truly moving letters, full of love and sincerity.

In the spirit of Easter, chocolate Easter eggs and the fascination with the Easter bunny lets explore the agricultural origin of the wondrous decadence of chocolate.