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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.
By Heinrich Schloms · 4 min read
Shiraz wines made from vines with different training systems
PHOTO: Wosa Library.
By Wessel du Toit, Petri de Beer and Albert Strever · 4 min read
Vineyard row orientation (Part 1) - canopy light and temperature
Climatic conditions, such as temperature, wind and humidity, and valley floor/edaphic conditions, such as soil water availability and drainage, often force the
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 9 min read
Nitrogen and sulphur foliar fertilisation (Part 2)
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By Astrid Buica, Aléta Bruwer & Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Larger than vine
Always at the forefront of innovation, Vititec is once again pushing boundaries by introducing ‘jumbo vine’ that may be game-changers for some in the South Afri
By Lisa Lottering · 4 min read
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.
By Johannes Richter · 7 min read
Let your terroir guide your farm planning
Detailed scientific information about your farm’s soil, climate and terrain (natural terroir resources) is a skilled viticulturist’s essential decision support tools, and should not be omitted during farm planning.
By Heinrich Schloms · 7 min read
Viticulture, Enovitis in Campo: the winners of the Innovation Challenge 2023 announced
Automation, precision and reduction of the environmental impact, but also electrification, artificial intelligence and versatility. These are the key words of innovation in the vineyard according to the Lucio Mastroberardino Innovation Challenge 2023.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Executing a turnkey irrigation project
From water suction to pipelines, pump stations and drip- or micro-applicators, a well-executed irrigation project allows the farmer to focus on crop production and leave the irrigation to the experts.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Waterlogged conditions in vineyards
When soil is saturated with water, the soil water content is above field capacity. This is known as waterlogged conditions, as observed during floods or over-irrigation.
By Callie Coetzee · 6 min read
What is a 'microbiome', and how does it relate to wine?
Have you ever wondered what gives your favourite bottle of wine its distinct character? Part of the answer lies in a world invisible to the naked eye, but crucially helping to shape the taste and quality of wines: the microbiome.
By Karien O'Kennedy · 6 min read
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 3): Soil chemical responses on a well-drained soil
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of winery wastewater (WWW) irrigation on the chemical soil properties and potential environmental impacts at an existing grazing paddock at a winery near Rawsonville where WWW has been applied for many years.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 21 min read
