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Borer beetle research leads the way at Vergelegen
An ongoing concern of tree-lovers is a dreaded pest known as the polyphagous shot hole borer beetle (PSHB). This tiny beetle bores into tree trunks, introducing a fungus that weakens and often kills the trees.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Harlequin beetle - the Waterloo for South African wines?
In this study, the seasonal occurrence of the harlequin beetle (Harmonia axyridis) was monitored in four vineyards and the adjacent windbreaks over three growin
By Doronae · 4 min read
Beetle-busting research leads the way at Vergelegen wine estate
Photo caption: Stellenbosch University doctoral student Heather Nependa examines an English oak on an outlying section of Vergelegen Estate. Many of South Afric
By SA Wine Industry · 4 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
Integrated pest management of mealybug: Natural and cost-effective farming
In agriculture we have come to view chemical control as the standard procedure for dealing with crop pests. It started as far back as 2500BC when the Sumerians
By Brahm Jonker · 10 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
Holistic approach pays off
Hartenberg has made regenerative agriculture its mission and has also made history in the process.
By Clifford Roberts · 4 min read
A story in the making
Vergelegen is famous for its majestic camphor trees and stunning gardens, but with the unveiling of several exciting new offerings, you’ll find yourself returning for much more than just the greenery.
By Ingerése Schoeman · 5 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
