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Wingerdwortels book takes root among viticulturists
‘Viable viticulture necessitates scientific farming with roots and sunlight’, were the opening words of Eben Archer at the launch of the new Vine Roots (Wingerd
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Resistance of grapevine rootstocks to nematodes - the status quo in South Africa
This project looked at 20 different rootstocks (both imported and local) to see how resistant they are to five common nematodes found in South African vineyards, including M. xenoplax, M. javanica, M. incognita, P. vulnus and X. index.
By Rinus Knoetze · 5 min read
Petri disease - when and how do Western Cape vineyards get infected?
The aim of the current study was to identify Petri disease pathogen inoculum sources in vineyards and rootstock mother blocks and to determine if, and when, spores are released and whether spore release events coincide with susceptible periods in vineyards and mother blocks.
By Francois Halleen, Annabella Baloyi & Lizel Mostert · 8 min read
Innovation drives world-class vines and wines
Since 1963, Vititec has ensured that wine lovers will be able to raise a glass to even more exceptional wines for generations to come, through their innovative, future-oriented approach to improving and propagating wine grape vines.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Gen-Z interplanting project: preliminary results - Olifants River
Most role players in the industry are probably already aware of Vinpro’s Gen-Z vineyard project. The project is multidisciplinary and includes inter alia rootstock trials, clone gardens and cover crop plots.
By Gert Engelbrecht · 4 min read
Suitable rootstock for soil and wine goal
The choice of rootstock is an important decision which can determine the success of your newly planted vineyard. The rootstock characteristics of nine rootstocks in the wine industry will be discussed in this article.
By Heinrich Schloms · 7 min read
Increasing vineyards' lifespan
There are compelling reasons for using inboetstokkies to increase the lifespan of a vineyard and to avoid underutilising soil capacity. Sandile Mkhwanazi investigates.
By Sandile · 4 min read
Improving with age
The Old Vine Project (OVP), an organisation dedicated to preserving South Africa's old vines, introduced an official seal that will serve as guarantee of a vine
By Johannes Richter · 2 min read
South African viticulture books receive international OIV awards
We're pleased to announce that two recently published South African viticulture books were honoured by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV)’s i
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Healthy soils means healthy roots
Soil fertility can be described as the presence of adequate plant nutrients, and the absence of elements that restrict plant growth, in a well-ventilated enviro
By Sponsored Content · 2 min read
Sunburn in the Paarl and Swartland regions
Producers in the Paarl/Swartland are familiar with sunburn, but the timing of a sweltering hot day on 25 December 2024 and preceding weather conditions led to significant losses in tonnage.
By Hanno van Schalkwyk · 6 min read
Our living heritage
The word “heritage” usually conjures images of crumbling stone monuments or historical archives. However, a groundbreaking research project has reframed the conversation, positioning the vine itself as a form of living heritage – one that stands on the front lines of a shifting climate.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
