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Hyperspectral - the answer to water stress? (Part 1)
This study presents a novel hyperspectral-machine learning methodology for the non-destructive identification of water-stressed vines in a Shiraz vineyard.
By Kyle Loggenberg, Albert Strever & Nitesh Poona · 8 min read
Hyperspectral - the answer to water stress? (Part 2)
The research presented in Part 2 aims to derive a two-band optimised vegetation index using hyperspectral data captured across the visible near-infrared (VNIR) region of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum.
By Marc Dukes, Nitesh Poona & Kyle Loggenberg · 5 min read
Management of vine water stress through foliar treatment with microbial derivatives*
An innovative microbial derivative has been developed to protect vines from the negative effects of water stress.
By Lucia Giordano, Tommaso Frioni & Fabrizio Battista · 11 min read
Water stewardship and wine
Whether you're a farmer or a business, water is essential to your processes; water scarcity is one of the greatest risks facing both. Taking a water stewardship approach provides water users with a process to evaluate their water use.
By Fiona Sutton · 5 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
Quality grapes with limited water
This study is unique in that it is the first study to provide data on vines subjected to water-restricted conditions from the day that they were planted. It is important, because it contributes towards ensuring sustainable and profitable production of quality wine grapes in South Africa, even in…
By Melané Vivier · 14 min read
Near-real-time characterisation of vines
A research project was undertaken to explore advanced image-based techniques for vineyard monitoring to define canopy characteristics and vigour at the plant level.
By Carlos Poblete-Echeverria · 5 min read
The benefits of certified, virus-tested, true-to-type plant material
Introduction
By Sandile · 8 min read
FruitLook offers bigger picture
FruitLook is increasingly gaining traction from local users. We asked producers how they use and integrate it with other technologies and information. Producers
By Sandile · 7 min read
FruitLook employs satellites to monitor crops
Satellite “eyes in the sky” have become really useful tools to keep watch over crops.
By Sandile · 9 min read
A need for change
There was a definite, new sense of urgency at the 2017 Nedbank VinPro Information Day. From the call for unity by VinPro’s new chairman, Anton Smuts, to appeals
By Doronae · 7 min read
