Results for “Impact”

Measuring pesticide impacts

A recent study found that nine pesticides frequently used in viticulture may exceed regulatory thresholds and these chemicals may persist in the atmosphere far longer than previously thought.

By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read

Understanding climate’s impact on vineyards

Climatologist Greg Jones has become the face of climate change in the global wine scene. His research has garnered awards and has fine-tuned growing philosophie

By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read

Macro Economic Impact Study | 2024

The South African wine and brandy industry continues to be a cornerstone of the nation's economic landscape, showcasing its substantial contributions to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, tourism, and overall economic resilience. Wine tourism has emerged as a vital component of the…

Net zero emissions: bracing for impact

Climate Intervention researcher Wake Smith discusses the effects of the invasion in Ukraine on humanity's chances to achieve Net Zero emissions.

By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read

The potential impact of free trade agreements

What would happen if export tariffs to Africa, China and the US are dropped? The latest BFAP Baseline report illustrates this scenario.

By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read

Impact of interest rate cut positive for Agriculture

The recent cut in interest rates, coupled with a reduction in petrol prices and a stronger Rand, while marginal, will go a long way to provide relief to farmers

By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read

The pandemic's painful impact on the SA wine industry

Covid-19 has affected millions of people worldwide, whether through illness and death or mental conditions like anxiety and depression. The serious consequences

By Wanda Augustyn · 15 min read

Nedbank: Support for SA wine sector impacted by lockdown

The wine industry is among the industries hit hardest by the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa. It’s a major economic driver, contributing R36 billion to the fi

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

The impact of cross-flow filtration on wine filterability

Cross-flow filtration or tangential flow filtration has become popular amongst winemakers. It offers single-pass filtration without the need for intervention or significant operator supervision.

By Charl Theron · 5 min read

Impact of GHS on evaluation of IPW spray programmes

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was developed by the United Nations as an international system to convey the dangers and risks of chemicals in a standardised way.

By Elleunorah Allsopp & Daniël Schietekat · 4 min read

Yeast nutrition - can we predict the impact on aroma formation?

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By Samantha Fairbairn and Florian Bauer · 6 min read

Feeling the heat: the impact of heatwaves in the vineyard

As in France, the Cape winelands could once again be sweltering under heatwave conditions come spring or summer. But what does an unexpected heatwave mean for v

By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read