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Hail hits Montagu wine producers hard
Heavy showers and hail “as big as golf balls” earlier this week hit some producers in Montagu and outlying areas hard in the midst of the 2019 wine grape harves
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
New awards raise Pinot’s profile
The inaugural Mosaic Top 5 Pinot Noir Wine Awards aim to put this cultivar on the map and give producers and winemakers the recognition they deserve.
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Man and Machine: Agri-tech is here to stay, but is your workforce?
From your GPS to smart irrigation and the latest harvester, agritechnology is here to stay. But is your workforce? By Jana Loots
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Sawing back of grapevines for retraining
The decision to saw back and renew a vineyard requires thoughtful consideration. In certain cases, the inputs required for renewal are not justified by the likely outcome.
By Hennie Visser · 5 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
The vine's reserve bank
Carbohydrate reserves in the grapevine play a critical role in various physiological processes. It affects the vine’s overall health, development, growth and ultimate yield.
By Hennie Visser · 6 min read
Grapevine fanleaf virus
Grapevine fanleaf virus is considered one of the damaging grapevine viruses and has a notable impact on the lifespan, yield and fruit quality of the vine. Consequently, the fanleaf virus has a major economic impact on the wine industry.
By Hennie Visser · 4 min read
