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The influence of vineyard mechanisation on wine
The mechanical harvesting of grapes.
By Doronae · 3 min read
Weeds that can spread vegetatively when controlled mechanically
Uncontrolled weeds may reduce crop yield by as much as 80%.
By Doronae · 6 min read
Mechanical pruning in the Orange River - a viable alternative
Mechanical harvesting has become well-established in the Orange River region over the past decade and this has also presented the opportunity to apply mechanical pruning. The correct application of this practice is important to achieve satisfactory long-term results.
By Hanno van Schalkwyk · 5 min read
The mechanical pruning of vineyards: when is it convenient?
The use of machines during pruning, which is already widespread in Australia and California, has been gradually introduced in many wine-growing areas of the wor
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
MEC Mireille Wenger welcomes end to the national Transnet strike
MEC Mireille Wenger welcomes the end to the national Transnet strike, now that the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union has accepted the wage settlement.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Trellising practices and trellis systems for mechanical pruning - lessons that have been learnt
Correct trellising practices and trellis systems for mechanically pruned grapevines are very important.
By Doronae · 5 min read
The future of pruning
Pellenc’s aim is to make mechanical pruning affordable, profitable and reliable.
By Edo Heyns · 3 min read
Trellis effects on wine composition (Part 1): Background
Trellising systems are driving the mechanisms that alter canopy microclimates, consequently affecting yield and quality of grapes.
By Astrid Buica, Valeria Panzeri & Hilaria Iipinge · 7 min read
The price of progress
Technology promises greater efficiency and resilience, but access, cost and its effect on people deserve closer scrutiny.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
SA farmers could pay up to R900 million due to fuel hike
The latest fuel hike that took effect at midnight (6 March 2019) will have a severe impact on the cash flow of farmers in South Africa. This is according to Daw
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Production profitability lessons from a progressive producer
Despite the myriad of challenges facing the South African wine industry, wine grape production can still be profitable. We speak to progressive producer Zirkie
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Financial indicators of top performing wine grape producers
VinPro Production Plan Survey 2015 (Part 2)
By Edo Heyns · 7 min read