About Ngila Estate
The Ngila Estate was initially established by German settler Mr. Quellhorst in the early 20th century. In 1992, the estate was acquired by the Meyer family, and currently it is owned by Vera Stücker.
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The estate spans 100 hectares and maintains approximately 150,000 coffee trees, while also emphasising environmental practices via initiatives such as planting 4,000 indigenous trees annually to combat soil erosion, or reforesting lands along the Ngila River to promote ecosystem health.
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Ngila Estate facts and figures
Region
Karatu District
Latitude
-3.30473
Longitude
35.65579
Farming Altitude
1500 - 1600 m.a.s.l
Owner
Vera Stücker
Employees
100 permanent staff
Varietals
Kent, SL 28, Batian, Typica, Bourbon, Geisha
Coffee produced
Average 90 tons per year
Established
1920, incorporated in 1961
Sustainable Farming
Ngila Estate is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices. The estate has implemented a variety of methods to protect the surrounding ecosystem, such as reforestation initiatives, erosion control, and water conservation.
Since 2004, Ngila has planted an average of 4,000 to 5,000 indigenous trees annually, sourced directly from the forest adjacent to the farm. These trees help to protect the soil from erosion and promote biodiversity.
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The estate is also working with local farmers to introduce soil conservation techniques and sustainable agriculture practices. One of the innovative approaches being explored is the production of biochar, which is used to enrich the soil and improve water retention. This technique, which also contributes to long-term carbon sequestration, is being trialed in collaboration with ReyCoal since 2024.
