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Crop control can reduce quality
A respectable grapevine yield, in combination with optimally ripe, quality fruit, is of paramount importance towards the goal of sustainable grape farming. Crop
By Doronae · 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
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
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
Rovic Leers: Top tips for crop spraying
Producers who farm with orchards or vineyards often also plant other types of crops. These can be cash crops such as butternuts or more permanent crops such as
By Sponsored Content · 3 min read
"Weed" species suitable for cover crop management in vineyards
Cover crop management is widely applied in the vineyards of South Africa.
By Doronae · 5 min read
New Cover Crops in South African Vineyards book launched
Cover Crops in South African Vineyards by Dr Johan Fourie was launched in April. It's a joint partnership between SATI, Winetech and Villa.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Highlights of the 2019 Gen-Z cover crop demos
The benefits of establishing a cover crop in the vineyard work row have been well documented and include increased soil organic matter, improved soil structure,
By Emma Carkeek · 10 min read
Bayer Crop Science SA mourns passing of Kobus Steenekamp
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Kobus Steenekamp's passing on Saturday July 3, 2021 after being hospitalised due to Covid-19 related complica
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Manipulating Sauvignon blanc ripening through shoot trimming and crop reduction
The effect of canopy management strategies on the berry composition and harvest dates of Sauvignon blanc was investigated in a study performed by a New Zealand research group.
By Carien Coetzee · 5 min read
Vineyard biodiversity - how to put it to work using cover crops
Cover crops can deliver a range of benefits in the vineyard.
By Geoff Gurr, Jian Liu & Jason Smith · 9 min read
Let nature work for you - employ winter weeds as cover crops
The use of certain winter weeds as cover crops appears to be a pragmatic alternative for cultivation regions with erratic winter rainfall.
By Hennie Visser · 5 min read
