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Winery wastewater for irrigation (Part 2): Evaluation of catch crops on open land
Winery wastewater has a high chemical oxygen demand (COD) with high levels of potassium (K) and sodium (Na). Using it for irrigation adds substantial amounts of elements such as K and Na to the soil, therefore maximising element removal by means of a catch crop is important.
By Carolyn Howell, Karen Freitag & Lester Sassman · 7 min read
Winery wastewater for irrigation (Part 4): Soil responses
Using winery wastewater for irrigation adds substantial amounts of potassium and sodium to the soil.
By Carolyn Howell, Karen Freitag & Lester Sassman · 8 min read
Winery wastewater for irrigation (Part 5): Grapevine and wine responses
Where wineries are surrounded by vineyards, diluted winery wastewater could be used as an alternative source of water for irrigation rather than water from natural resources.
By Carolyn Howell, Karen Freitag & Lester Sassman · 7 min read
Fruit farms become tech-savvy
Today we live in a world of interconnectedness, the dawn of the “internet of everything” and shifting technological frontiers. Even the use of robotics on farms
By Sandile · 11 min read
Dry another day
Water is intrinsic to economic growth and prosperity and crucial for wine grape producers to grow their vineyards, continue operations and prepare their product
By Lee-anne · 5 min read
Irrigating with the future in mind
With the Western Cape in the grip of a crippling drought, the aftermath of which will haunt us for years to come, irrigation and water use remain a sensitive (a
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
SA Harvest report 2019
The South African wine grape harvest 2019 has hit a record low, largely due to the preceding drought and fluctuating weather conditions during the season. Winemakers are, however, positive about the quality of this year’s vintage.
By Johannes Richter · 6 min read
Plans to eradicate pollution in the Berg River
While the pollution rate is the Berg River is of grave concern for exporters, there are those committed to restoring the river back to pristine condition, write
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Indigenous leafhopper transmits aster yellows
Thus far, the indigenous leafhopper Mgenia fuscovaria is the only confirmed vector of the phytoplasma that causes aster yellows in South Africa.
By Elleunorah Allsopp and Kerstin Kruger · 5 min read
Annual South African Wine Harvest Report: smaller wine grape crop packs a punch
South Africa’s 2022 vintage will wow consumers with exceptional quality wines, albeit from a somewhat smaller grape crop than in 2021. This according to the annual South African Wine Harvest Report.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
