Practical in the vineyard
Integrated pest management of mealybug: Natural and cost-effective farming
In agriculture we have come to view chemical control as the standard procedure for dealing with crop pests. It started as far back as 2500BC when the Sumerians used sulphur type compounds to control insects and mites. After World War II chemical use became an...
Winetech vine and wine innovation watch: Fighting vineyard pathogens with UV light
Powdery mildews have been around for millions of years. As time progressed, they evolved and are acutely able to sense and utilise light to develop optimally. Knowing this, scientists can cleverly use their superpowers against them. Is this completely new...
Vinpro Production Plan survey: The 2019 vintage – the wheels have started turning for producers in the South African wine industry
In 2019, the Vinpro Production Plan Survey was conducted for the 16th consecutive year in the wine industry. Findings show that although the average producer is still not generating a sustainable income, the industry is improving year on year after a long downward...
Highlights of the 2019 Gen-Z cover crop demos
The benefits of establishing a cover crop in the vineyard work row have been well documented and include increased soil organic matter, improved soil structure, enhanced microbial activity, reduced surface crusting, better water infiltration and weed suppression in...
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