Production
Don’t let the grapevine bud mites bite
Photo caption: Zig-zag shoot growth caused by bud mites. “Dynamite comes in small packages” is a relevant term when it comes to Colomerus vitis, as these mites are considered a devastating pest in grapevines. Talana Claassen, marketing advisor at VillaCrop...
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...
Riding the organic wave
Spain has focused on producing organic and biodynamic wines for its export markets since 2014 and the strategy seems to be paying off. A growing thirst for organic wines also presents an opportunity for South African producers. The Spanish ministry of...
A bird’s-eye view on bulk
To stay on top of your game in a shrinking world, you need to know what’s happening in the global bulk wine market and understand how demand and production affect the southern tip of Africa. You need to make your presence felt at the World Bulk Wine Exhibition. The...
Go for Guyot: arched caned pruning system
The Guoyt is an arched cane pruning system that's used internationally with great results. But what does this entail, and why is it not used more frequently in South Africa? Johannes Richter investigates. The Guyot system is described as a pruning...
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