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Dam levels up
The average water level for dams across the Western Cape has increased slightly and is currently at 28.1%. This represents a 1% increase over the past week. The average level was 68% in the same period last year.
By Johannes Richter · 2 min read
Damages after devastating black frost spell
Farmers in the Breedekloof Wine Valley are assessing damages following a night of widespread ‘black frost’ in the region, with farmers citing it as the “the mos
By Annalize · 1 min read
Western Cape Government welcomes Brandvlei Dam construction
The Western Cape Government warmly welcomes the construction to raise the wall of the 4km feeder canal into the Brandvlei Dam by 300mm.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Lanzerac: Wintery splendour at Stellenbosch's Grande Dame
If you're a pleb like me looking to impress the missus, enter #DiscoverLanzerac and feel like one of the 'rich and royals'. During September, the 'Grande Dame'
By Anton Pretorius · 9 min read
Frost damage in 2017 in the Breede River valley
This article is not intended to be a comprehensive discussion of the various forms of frost, but rather how to manage a vineyard following frost damage.
By Doronae · 6 min read
Practical steps farmers can take to minimise flood damage
In recent years, South African farmers, especially those in the northern regions, have faced increasingly erratic weather patterns, with some areas experiencing devastating floods that have washed away soil, seed, crops, and critical buildings and equipment. The 2024 growing season was severely…
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Damsak® Reservoirs Uncork a New Chapter in Wine Storage: Precision, Durability, and Reliability
Damsak® Reservoirs, known for their versatility and durability in water storage, are now providing a tested solution in the world of viniculture and wine farming.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Stellenbosch Wine Routes launch campaign to plant 1000 trees after storm damage wreaks havoc
The wineries of South Africa’s City of Oaks have embarked on a tree planting campaign in the wake of a devastating storm earlier this month.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Western Cape donates 8608 indigenous trees to restore ecological infrastructure and mitigate future flood damage
During the visit, Minister Meyer highlighted that in celebration of Arbor Month, the WCDoA will distribute 8608 Indigenous trees, including the wild peach tree, fuschia tree, ashwood tree and the fake olive (vals olyf)tree, to various organisations, including primary schools Overhex NGK, Worcester…
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Meridian appoints new national sales executive
Meridian Wine Merchants is pleased to announce the appointment of Damian Ganes as national sales executive from 1 July 2021.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Sunscreen for Sauvignon blanc
Two research groups investigated the effect of kaolin application on Sauvignon blanc vines and its impact on the vine physiology and grapes produced.
By Carien Coetzee · 6 min read
What is the SmartAgri project?
The Western Cape government’s SmartAgri project recently reached a milestone with the completion of the Climate Change framework for the Western Cape agricultur
By Edo Heyns · 4 min read