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Cover crops enhance vineyard arthropod diversity
Intensive agriculture threatens arthropod biodiversity,1,2,3 impacts the functioning of ecosystems,4 and threatens the sustainable production of farming systems
By Marinus Geldenhuys, René Gaigher, James Pryke & Michael Samways · 17 min read
Root-knot nematodes on cover crops
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are common in South African vineyards and nursery soils, with M. javanica being the most common species. Soil fumigation
By Rinus Knoetze · 2 min read
From city streets to vine-covered valleys
Neil Jewell was born in Rochdale and grew up in South Benfleet, Essex. From a young age, he developed a passion for food, fuelled by a family that enjoys cooking, and cherished childhood memories in the kitchen. These experiences naturally led him to pursue a career in the culinary world.
By Ingerése Schoeman · 4 min read
"Weed" species suitable for cover crop management in vineyards
Cover crop management is widely applied in the vineyards of South Africa.
By Doronae · 5 min read
New Cover Crops in South African Vineyards book launched
Cover Crops in South African Vineyards by Dr Johan Fourie was launched in April. It's a joint partnership between SATI, Winetech and Villa.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Highlights of the 2019 Gen-Z cover crop demos
The benefits of establishing a cover crop in the vineyard work row have been well documented and include increased soil organic matter, improved soil structure,
By Emma Carkeek · 10 min read
Vineyard biodiversity - how to put it to work using cover crops
Cover crops can deliver a range of benefits in the vineyard.
By Geoff Gurr, Jian Liu & Jason Smith · 9 min read
Let nature work for you - employ winter weeds as cover crops
The use of certain winter weeds as cover crops appears to be a pragmatic alternative for cultivation regions with erratic winter rainfall.
By Hennie Visser · 5 min read
Winery wastewater for irrigation (Part 3): Vineyard catch- and cover crop responses
During wine production, wineries produce large volumes of poor-quality wastewater. This wastewater can be used for irrigation, but this delivers substantial amounts of elements to the soil.
By Carolyn Howell, Karen Freitag & Lester Sassman · 8 min read
The effect of cover crops and soil management on weeds (Part 1) - ryegrass
The objective of the study was to determine the effect of different weed management treatments on the stand of the ryegrasses (one of the species that dominated
By Doronae · 9 min read
Gen-Z cover crop demo plots – results and findings from the 2018 season
In 2017 Vinpro launched a new technology transfer project, namely the Gen-Z Vineyard Project. The objective of this project is to establish various types of dem
By Doronae · 4 min read
The effect of cover crops and soil management on weeds (Part 2) - wild radish
The objective of the study was to determine the effect of different weed management treatments on the stand of wild radish (one of the species that dominated th
By Doronae · 8 min read
