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Department of Agriculture embraces Fourth Industrial Revolution with cutting edge satellite technology
The Department of Agriculture in the Western Cape is at the forefront of using technology to enhance sustainable farming, and as part of its initiative to embra
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Stellenbosch's wine stewards
Tokara is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices including organic composting, cover cropping and integrated pest management to minimise its ecological footprint. These practices are meant to preserve Stellenbosch's distinctive heritage for generations to come.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Four guest judges set to join Shoprite’s Act for Change Food Garden Competition
Agricultural entrepreneur Masimbonge Vuma, gardening advocate Mosa Seshoene, urban-farming pioneer Ncumisa Mkabile and comedian and broadcaster Angel Campey have been named guest judges for Shoprite’s inaugural Act For Change Food Garden Competition, each bringing their unique perspectives to the…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Crop control can reduce quality
A respectable grapevine yield, in combination with optimally ripe, quality fruit, is of paramount importance towards the goal of sustainable grape farming. Crop
By Doronae · 7 min read
Cover crops enhance vineyard arthropod diversity
Intensive agriculture threatens arthropod biodiversity,1,2,3 impacts the functioning of ecosystems,4 and threatens the sustainable production of farming systems
By Marinus Geldenhuys, René Gaigher, James Pryke & Michael Samways · 17 min read
Sustainability a priority for Iona Wine Farm
Iona Wine Farm produces wine that expresses the soils and climate, using sustainability and maximising the use of natural products in farming and winemaking.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
WWF Partnership with South African wine set to make inroads in international markets
The South African wine industry's partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has the potential to substantially grow the country's wines' internatio
By MediaVision · 6 min read
Delheim Estate named Conservation Pioneer in Cape’s Best Wine Tourism Awards
Delheim Estate, long known for its commitment to conserving its natural environment on the Simonsberg Mountain and the array of sustainable farming practices used in creating world-class wines, has been named winner of the Conservation Pioneer Award in the Cape’s Best of Wine Tourism and…
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Financial indicators of top performing wine grape producers
VinPro Production Plan Survey 2015 (Part 2)
By Edo Heyns · 7 min read
The 2015 crop and the impact on primary wine grape producers’ financial sustainability
VinPro Production Plan Survey 2015 (Part 1)
By Edo Heyns · 7 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
Honouring the conservationists
A number of Cape producers are actively conserving part of their land and minimising their agricultural while making enjoyable – and often impressive – wines.
By Sandile · 2 min read