TWK Agri was initially established by timber farmers. The aim was to assist in the marketing of their timber products, mainly Wattle bark and timber. This has subsequently expanded to also include other species of timber, mainly Eucalyptus and Pine logs as well as a variety of other timber products, not only for TWK’s farmers but for the South African timber industry as a whole.
TWK WOODCHIP MILL
TWK owns and operates a world-class woodchip production and export facility in Richards Bay, South Africa, with the capability of producing and exporting 900 000 tons of woodchips per annum.
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We have been successfully producing and exporting high-quality woodchips for more than 30 years. Our customer base includes some of the largest pulp and paper producers in Japan, China and India.
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We produce two woodchip products ideally suited to the production of pulp and paper products:
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Acacia mearnsii woodchips
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Mixed eucalyptus woodchips
TWK RESEARCH
TWK is actively involved in different aspects of research to create sustainable forestry not only for ourselves but also for the different suppliers of wood fibre and products.
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This is achieved through:
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Investing in genetically improved material and research in silviculture, harvesting and risk mitigation. With the help of the FABI, where it is represented, TWK is actively involved in research by monitoring forestry diseases and pests. TWK supports research into forestry, undertaken by the ICFR. TWK is also represented on the board of the ICFR.
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Information service
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Field days
TIMBER MARKETING
We obtain and supply sustainable quality processed and unprocessed timber products to local and international markets and also market timber products on behalf of our suppliers.
We continually cultivate and develop new and existing markets and/or niche markets for the suppliers of our processed and unprocessed timber products.
Our experts give advice and/or manage harvesting operations, as well as manage a complete range of forest activities.
PLANTATION MANAGEMENT
TWK Agri manages plantations on behalf of property owners nationally and in Africa. It strictly follows successful and sustainable forestry practices to ensure sustainability and responsibility for future generations.
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TWK Agri mentors previously disadvantaged timber growers who are beneficiaries of land reform and land redistribution in South Africa.
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TWK Agri is a founding member and current member of the Mkondo Fire Protection Association (MFPA) and a founding member and current member of the Mpumalanga Forestry Wildfire Committee (MFWC)
LIVESTOCK
TWK Agri promotes the agro forestry principle, which leads to an improved income on forestry land. Beef and goat farming on forestry land is one of the farming activities introduced on plantations.
TRADE
TRADE
TRADE
TRADE
AFFILIATES
Shiselweni Forestry Company Ltd – Company Reg. No 99 of 196
Shiselweni Forestry Company (SFC) is a forestry company in Swaziland with wattle, eucalyptus and pine plantations. SFC is a founding member and a current member of the Swaziland Fire Protection Association.
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SAWCO Mining Timber Company (Pty) Ltd – Company Reg. No 353 of 1984
SAWCO Mining Timber consists of two multipurpose sawmills in Swaziland. The sawmills manufacture eucalyptus and pine products for the South African and international markets.
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STTP SAWCO Treated Timber Products
SAWCO Treated Timber Products has a treated timber plant in Swaziland.
TREE CULTIVATION
GIS
GIS System: What is GIS and Its Relevance to TWK Group
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) involve technology for collecting, analysing, and visualising spatial data. It combines hardware, software, and data to map and interpret geographical patterns, enabling better decision-making in location-based operations.
For TWK Group, GIS is Highly Relevant Due To Its Core Industries:
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Agriculture and Grain: GIS supports precision farming by mapping soil types, crop health, irrigation needs, and yield forecasts. This can optimise fertiliser use, reduce waste, and improve harvests - directly boosting TWK's agribusiness efficiency and sustainability.
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Forestry: It enables forest inventory tracking, deforestation monitoring, timber yield estimation, and fire risk assessment, aligning with TWK's resource management goals.
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Financial Services and Insurance: GIS evaluates and does risk assessment (e.g., mapping flood-prone areas for insurance products).
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Mechanisation: GIS supports equipment sales, maintenance and operations in the motor and the machinery sector
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Overall Benefits: In a diversified group like TWK, GIS promotes data-driven strategies for environmental compliance, cost reduction, and expansion into rural markets. It addresses challenges like climate change impacts on agriculture and forestry, potentially increasing profitability, and competitive edge in South Africa's agrotech sector. And focus on reduce risk and increase market share with dedicated marketing to clients.
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Without GIS, TWK might rely on outdated manual mapping, leading to inefficiencies; integrating it positions the company as a forward-thinking leader in sustainable practices. Thus by adopting GIS, TWK Agri can unify data across all divisions, fostering innovation and resilience in a competitive market. From precision agriculture to financial security, GIS delivers measurable ROI, saving costs, boosting yields, and supporting sustainable growth. Risk Management and Increase market share with dedicated marketing to clients.