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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
Resilience and community at the heart of Van Loveren’s flood recovery efforts
As the Robertson Valley begins the process of recovery following one of the most severe flood events the region has experienced in decades, with floodwaters exceeding the area’s 100-year flood line, a powerful spirit of community, resilience and support has emerged across the valley, with…
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Vineyard response to the floods in the Olifants River region during 2023
It is not uncommon for regional producers to see vineyards against the Olifants River under water during the winter months. It is usually a welcome sight and means that the catchment areas of the Olifants and Doring River Schemes received good rain.
By Gert Engelbrecht · 7 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
The soil beneath our feet
Recent weather across the Cape has offered a reminder that farming is increasingly defined by extremes. Heavy rain, flooding, cold fronts, strong winds, and sudden changes in seasonal patterns are part of the reality producers are managing on the ground, forcing them to reconsider how they can…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Guideline for energy management in the South African wine industry
The South African wine industry has had an increased focus on energy efficiency, contributable to a number of drivers.
By Edo Heyns · 5 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
Big challenges for bulk industry
A few urgent steps will have to be taken to make wine production sustainable. This was the core message at the Ibeta Bulkwine Seminar, which was presented in conjunction with VinPro.
By Edo Heyns · 5 min read
Wine purchase behaviour unpacked
Marketers should ensure that product information is consumer-friendly and what they want the consumer to know about their product.
By Elona Hesseling · 4 min read
The social media advantage
Love it or loathe it, social media has irreversibly changed the internet landscape by changing the way large groups of people interact with one another on a dai
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
