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Manipulating Sauvignon blanc ripening through shoot trimming and crop reduction
The effect of canopy management strategies on the berry composition and harvest dates of Sauvignon blanc was investigated in a study performed by a New Zealand research group.
By Carien Coetzee · 5 min read
Are mulches useful for Integrated Pest Management?
The degradation of sensitive agro-ecosystems coupled with the loss of biodiversity, and the enhancement of crop production, crop yield, as well as the reduction
By Sandile · 5 min read
Steady as we go towards 2024
A calculated peek into the future suggests a cautious, albeit steady, outlook, after a turbulent decade.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
Cabernet Sauvignon responses to irrigation using winery wastewater
Introduction
By Sandile · 10 min read
From natural resource to scarce commodity
The old adage, “You don’t miss your water until the well runs dry” rings particularly true now we’re in the midst of a drought. Waterwise changes must be implem
By Doronae · 5 min read
Wine industry tackles drought
The wine industry body VinPro realises encourages producers to make use of the information and advice that are available on the prevailing drought.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Sauvignon blanc – role of phenotypic plasticity in cultivar typicity
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By Doronae · 8 min read
The effect of cover crops and soil management on weeds (Part 3) - musk herons bill
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of different weed management treatments on the stand of musk herons bill, one of the species that domina
By Doronae · 9 min read
Crop control can reduce quality
A respectable grapevine yield, in combination with optimally ripe, quality fruit, is of paramount importance towards the goal of sustainable grape farming. Crop
By Doronae · 7 min read
Which carbon calculator to use for my farm or agri-business?
In South Africa and globally there is increasing pressure from retailers and consumers for the disclosure of carbon emissions of the products that they purchase
By Confronting Climate Change · 5 min read
Leafroll control strategy - an integrated approach
What causes leafroll virus? [Fact sheet 1.1]* • Leafroll virus is caused by leafroll associated virus -3 (GLRaV-3). Other types of leafroll associated viruses e
By Lucinda Heyns & Gerhard Pietersen · 4 min read
