The Rise of Craft Gins Using Indigenous Botanicals in South Africa: Opportunities for Farmers
Farmers Magazine | 30.01.2026 16:46South Africa’s growing craft gin industry is creating new opportunities for farmers who grow indigenous botanicals. Distilleries increasingly use local plants such as fynbos, buchu, rooibos, and honeybush to create unique gins with distinct flavors. This demand offers farmers a chance to supply high-value crops that are both sustainable and sought after by artisanal producers. By cultivating these native plants, farmers can diversify income streams and participate in a niche market that highlights South Africa’s biodiversity.
