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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
Are mulches useful for Integrated Pest Management?
The degradation of sensitive agro-ecosystems coupled with the loss of biodiversity, and the enhancement of crop production, crop yield, as well as the reduction
By Sandile · 5 min read
New insect identification service for the fruit and wine industry – the key to good management
Correct insect pest identification is a crucial first step for the implementation of effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs in the fruit and wine i
By Sandile · 4 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
Soil compaction - the silent killer of conservation agriculture?
In this article, the effect of compaction on water infiltration and redistribution, root growth and on aeration will be discussed.
By Eduard Hoffman · 16 min read
Managing for optimum root health
Plant health is dependent on root health which is ultimately dependent on soil health.
By Prabashnie Ramouthar · 19 min read
Rooted in research - what science says about regenerative viticulture (Part 2)
This article is based on a recently published scientific review article. In the review article, the question was: ‘What science exists to support the efficacy of practices used in regenerative viticulture systems or approaches?’.
By Lucinda Heyns · 12 min read
