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Soil preparation with special emphasis on the re-compaction of vineyard soils
Introduction
By Sandile · 13 min read
Getting the most out of applied phosphorus (P) - understanding soil P relations in vineyard soils
The vineyard industry is evolving rapidly – new soil conditioners, precision tools and AI-driven decisions are becoming commonplace. Yet, as Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr famously wrote, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”
By VIVIAN WHITE · 7 min read
Root-knot nematodes on cover crops
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are common in South African vineyards and nursery soils, with M. javanica being the most common species. Soil fumigation
By Rinus Knoetze · 2 min read
What is a 'microbiome', and how does it relate to wine?
Have you ever wondered what gives your favourite bottle of wine its distinct character? Part of the answer lies in a world invisible to the naked eye, but crucially helping to shape the taste and quality of wines: the microbiome.
By Karien O'Kennedy · 6 min read
In-field fractional use of winery wastewater with raw water (Part 3): Soil responses
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of in-field fractional use of winery wastewater with raw water for vineyard irrigation on the chemical status of different soils to assess the fitness for use of winery wastewater for irrigation of different soil types with varying rainfall.
By Carolyn Howell & Reckson Mulidzi · 20 min read
Cabernet Sauvignon responses to irrigation using winery wastewater
Introduction
By Sandile · 10 min read
Fruit farms become tech-savvy
Today we live in a world of interconnectedness, the dawn of the “internet of everything” and shifting technological frontiers. Even the use of robotics on farms
By Sandile · 11 min read
Vineyard responses to salinity-associated soil chemical properties
Introduction
By Sandile · 8 min read
Swartland mines - short-term survival or long-term evil?
An increase in sand mining in the Paardeberg area, Swartland, could have a detrimental effect on wine tourism and South Africa’s reputation as a producer of top
By Doronae · 3 min read
