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Compliance blitz on the cards for the agrochemicals sector
In the wake of the UPL warehouse fire, the agrochemicals sector should take immediate steps to comply with the relevant legislative obligations before a pending crackdown by regulators.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Exchange rate movements
For producing agricultural products, a large number of inputs are needed such as seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel and agri-implements. Moreover, South Afric
By Doronae · 2 min read
Confronting Climate Change
Why do I need to calculate my carbon footprint?
By Johannes Richter · 3 min read
New Cape Wine Masters graduate from Cape Wine Academy
Three new Cape Wine Masters (CWM) have graduated from the Cape Wine Academy (CWA), bringing the total number to attain this elite self-study qualification in it
By Anton Pretorius · 5 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
Running on empty: the rising cost of fuel
Brent crude oil prices were lowest in a decade last year, and the 2020 season’s rand per hectare was 8-11% lower in most regions. This situation has changed drastically in 2021 and producers will have no choice but to take above average fuel price hikes on the chin.
By Johannes Richter · 4 min read
Confronting Climate Change: Carbon emissions and the future of South African agriculture
Global warming threatens South African agriculture as much by changing consumer behaviour as by changing climate. Growing awareness of the environmental impacts of agriculture is leading consumers to question how their food is produced and transported – answering those questions have consequences…
By Anna Mouton · 6 min read
Minister Ivan Meyer notes concern over Russian, Ukraine invasion
WC Agri Minister Ivan Meyer concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the Western Cape's agricultural trade.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Innovation Challenge 2022 winners announced
The Winners of the Lucio Mastroberardino Innovation Challenge have been announced.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Wine, technology: Enovitis in Campo 2024 in Emilia-Romagna
On 12 and 13 June, Enovitis in campo returns to the Emilia-Romagna vineyards, bringing its 18th edition to the Agrivar estate in Palazzo di Varignana, in the hills of Castel San Pietro Terme (BO). Enovitis in campo, Union Italiana Vini's itinerant exhibition dedicated to technologies for…
By SA Wine Industry · 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
Grapevine-associated Aspergilli
There is a wide range of fungi that can infect grape berries and cause a resultant reduction in wine quality. This article focuses on black Aspergilli.
By Klaas Coetzee · 6 min read
