Practical in the vineyard
Winetech vine and wine innovation watch: Can vine cuttings benefit the construction industry?
With the global population increasing, it can only be expected that the demand for housing and fuel will increase. As pressure on natural resources are on the rise, we urgently need more sustainable alternatives to protect and preserve our environment for future generations. One such alternative has recently been investigated in the form of using vine cuttings as an additive in the manufacturing of pine core particle board.
Plan your block layout with the help of soil classification and terrain analyses
Planting a vineyard is a long-term investment, and the decisions you make today will have a big influence on future success. Introduction Where is the best place to plant you next vineyard block? What cultivar, clone and rootstock is the best combination for...
Viticulture research turns over a new leaf
The launch of the Welgevallen Training and Research Vineyards inaugurates a new era in viticulture and oenology research and training in South Africa. The vineyards will offer students and researchers throughout the industry access to world-class facilities.
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...
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