Hello, we are Robert and Brie Lemiegre-Buseyne, a kiwiberry grower for Hoogstraten since 2013. In 1984, we jointly took over Robert's parents' farm; a mixed farm on 26 ha of arable land with livestock, suckler cows, sows, and a small number of fattening pigs. Over the years, we have expanded the farm into a closed pig farm with 180 sows and 1,500 fattening pigs, 120 cattle, and 40 ha of arable land. Due to the persistently poor prices in pig farming and cattle breeding, we looked for an alternative a few years ago. Our son Joren studied at HoGent and learned more about the kiwiberry through the son of Filip Debersacques. It seemed like something for us, so we contacted Filip regarding the cultivation, the work, etc. of the kiwiberry. We then decided to go for it and started planting 1 ha of kiwiberries in November 2009. In 2010, we bought a sprinkler system, and in 2011, we significantly expanded our well to meet the water needs of the kiwiberries. In the spring of 2013, we stopped keeping cattle. We did invest in housing for sows and continue to fatten our piglets on our farm in Elverdinge. In the spring of 2013, a large part of our kiwiberry plantation died. This was a financial disaster. We are now trying to plant a different variety (Geneva) in the autumn and hope that this variety will take root better in our sandy loam soil. Our day starts at 6:30 AM, and in busy times at 6 AM. We have breakfast together and then start working on the various tasks; feeding sows and fattening pigs, plowing, etc. Depending on the season, various tasks need to be done in the kiwiberry plantation: pruning, guiding, keeping it weed-free, etc. When harvesting, it is important that the kiwiberries have the correct Brix value. We work hard but do it with a warm heart for the company. We also make time for ourselves and our family. Every year we try to get away for a week. We both enjoy reading, but we both have other hobbies as well. Robert plays cards with friends every week, he enjoys watching movies and has taken sailing lessons. I play volleyball twice a week. I am also part of a neighborhood association and a board member of KVLV-agra, where we are committed to female farmers and horticulturalists. In 2013, we harvested kiwiberries for the first time and brought them to Coöperatie Hoogstraten. We are grateful for the efforts of Coöperatie Hoogstraten and Hogent (with Filip Debersacques, Omer). As growers, we will continue to do our best to ensure that the story of the kiwiberry is 'a never-ending story'. Enjoy your meal!