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Vineyard response to the floods in the Olifants River region during 2023
It is not uncommon for regional producers to see vineyards against the Olifants River under water during the winter months. It is usually a welcome sight and means that the catchment areas of the Olifants and Doring River Schemes received good rain.
By Gert Engelbrecht · 7 min read
Opportunity beckons in Africa and Asia
The South African wine industry faces many challenges but a recent survey indicates it’s not all doom and gloom.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
A need for change
There was a definite, new sense of urgency at the 2017 Nedbank VinPro Information Day. From the call for unity by VinPro’s new chairman, Anton Smuts, to appeals
By Doronae · 7 min read
Transformation in action
The need to transform is a topic that crops up at some point in every conversation about the wine industry but it’s not always clear what progress is being made
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
State of the SA Wine Industry 2018/2019
The South African wine industry has entered a new phase of repositioning, consolidation and reinvestment. Climate change, shifts in production and demand and financial pressures have led to the industry becoming smaller and required producers and wineries to rethink the way they do business.
By Johannes Richter · 6 min read
Amoéba confirms field efficacy of active substance against grapevine downy mildew
Producer of a biological biocide, still in the testing phase, capable of eliminating bacterial risk in water and human wounds, and a bio-control product for pla
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Get best vineyard practices at Winetech and Vinpro's info days
The wine industry calls on wine grape producers, winemakers and viticulturists to get the latest trends and best practices in wine grape cultivation at a series
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
South African wine industry ready to grow
South Africa’s wine and brandy industry is on a sustainable growth path, with a repositioned strategy and renewed focus.
By SA Wine Industry · 8 min read
Dragonfly: Stellenbosch-based agri-satellite ready for space
Stellenbosch-based Dragonfly Aerospace's world’s first agri-focused satellite heads to US as it prepares for December launch.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Mechanical pruning in the Orange River - a viable alternative
Mechanical harvesting has become well-established in the Orange River region over the past decade and this has also presented the opportunity to apply mechanical pruning. The correct application of this practice is important to achieve satisfactory long-term results.
By Hanno van Schalkwyk · 5 min read
Beyond the barrel: Innovation meets tradition in South African winemaking
The South African wine industry stands at the crossroads of heritage and innovation. While the roots of winemaking in Stellenbosch trace back centuries, modern advancements are reshaping the landscape, allowing winemakers to refine techniques while staying true to time-honoured traditions. From…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Steenberg's 2025 Harvest: A Vintage Defined by Precision and Promise
As the dust settles on the 2025 harvest season, Steenberg Vineyards reflects on a year marked by resilience, consistency, and exceptional quality. With steady yields, outstanding grape health, and a harvest timeline aligned with historical norms, winemaker Elunda Basson and viticulturist Vlok…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
