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JC Smith praat oor wynmaak in die Oos-Vrystaat
JC Smith is ’n derdegeslag-wynmaker. Sy oupa Dassie en pa Flip was albei wynmakers, en hy het tussen wingerde en wynkelders grootgeword. Hy is tans die wynmaker by Blydschap in die Oos-Vrystaat.
Bioprotection, from harvest to fermentation
In modern winemaking, bioprotection has emerged as an innovative and sustainable strategy to improve microbial control while reducing dependence on sulphur dioxide.
You know your farm and we know how to handle your finances
You're an expert in your field. You know what equipment you need, when you need it, and what it takes to bring in an exceptional harvest.
Who really runs Bruce Jack Wines?
Bruce Jack gets the name on the bottle. He is considerably less certain about who is actually in charge.
Meet the researcher: Getting ahead of the fungus
What happens in a vineyard long before powdery mildew becomes visible? Dr Minette Havenga is studying how fungal pathogens survive, spread and respond to fungicides. We talk research, resistance and why, if she weren’t a scientist, she might be investigating something entirely different.
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