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Ultrasonic irrigation
WaterIQ specialises in environmentally friendly ultrasound technology for efficient and cost-effective solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Liming through drip irrigation
For optimal growth and yield, the soil pH has to be correct.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Executing a turnkey irrigation project
From water suction to pipelines, pump stations and drip- or micro-applicators, a well-executed irrigation project allows the farmer to focus on crop production and leave the irrigation to the experts.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Underground irrigation at Alvi's Drift
This article is not aimed at investigating and comparing underground drip irrigation systems. The main objective is rather to introduce the use of the NOVAP system to producers in the wine industry.
By Pierre Snyman · 7 min read
Winery wastewater for irrigation (Part 1): Irrigation application and water quality
Irrigation with winery wastewater needs to be optimised to minimise leaching, whilst maximising nutrient removal by means of a catch crop is a necessity.
By Carolyn Howell, Karen Freitag & Lester Sassman · 8 min read
Treated municipal wastewater for irrigation (Part 1): Irrigation application and water quality
This study’s objectives were to assess the quality of treated municipal wastewater (TMW) used for irrigation of commercial vineyards and to quantify the amount of plant nutrients applied via TMW irrigation.
By Carolyn Howell, Karla Hoogendijk, Philip Myburgh, Vink Lategan & Eduard Hoffman · 15 min read
Netafim Media Day highlights new innovations in irrigation
The world is facing a water scarcity crisis. Agriculture uses nearly 70% of global freshwater, making the industry extremely vulnerable to water stress. Netafim
By SA Wine Industry · 9 min read
Winery wastewater for irrigation (Part 4): Soil responses
Using winery wastewater for irrigation adds substantial amounts of potassium and sodium to the soil.
By Carolyn Howell, Karen Freitag & Lester Sassman · 8 min read
Netafim sales manager elected president of irrigation body
Michael Esmeraldo, Netafim South Africa’s sales manager for the northern regions of the country, was elected as president of the South African Irrigation Instit
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Cabernet Sauvignon responses to irrigation using winery wastewater
Introduction
By Sandile · 10 min read
New irrigation book – valuable resource for wine grape growers
Dr Philip Myburgh, author of Handbook for Irrigation of Wine Grapes in South Africa (Photo by Andrew Gorman)
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
New appointment at Agrico to focus on precision irrigation
Johan Visser recently joined Agrico. His new role involves encouraging and advancing the use of precision irrigation across the firm and its clients.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
