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Recycling vs incineration
A controversial waste to energy project in the Boland – a planned incineration plant in Wellington – has raised much concern among residents.
By Wanda Augustyn · 7 min read
Stellenbosch's wine stewards
Tokara is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices including organic composting, cover cropping and integrated pest management to minimise its ecological footprint. These practices are meant to preserve Stellenbosch's distinctive heritage for generations to come.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Benefits of ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study and the scientific process of designing physical work environments, objects and procedures to best fit the user. The concept of working smarter, not harder, is central to this approach.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 4 min read
Responsibly distilled
Brandy, while steeped in tradition, poses complex sustainability challenges. From energy-intensive distillation to water usage and vineyard management, producers are increasingly required to balance craftsmanship with environmental responsibility.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Our living heritage
The word “heritage” usually conjures images of crumbling stone monuments or historical archives. However, a groundbreaking research project has reframed the conversation, positioning the vine itself as a form of living heritage – one that stands on the front lines of a shifting climate.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
What is the SmartAgri project?
The Western Cape government’s SmartAgri project recently reached a milestone with the completion of the Climate Change framework for the Western Cape agricultur
By Edo Heyns · 4 min read
Crack down on counterfeiting
With its innovative products Guala Closures South Africa is leading the way when it comes to curbing counterfeiting.
By Wanda Augustyn · 4 min read
Opportunity beckons in Africa and Asia
The South African wine industry faces many challenges but a recent survey indicates it’s not all doom and gloom.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
The use of barrel technology for uniform barrels
All winemakers know that individual barrels differ. Although it may sometimes be beneficial and offer variation to wines, a barrel can influence the sustainabil
By Sandile · 4 min read
Fruit farms become tech-savvy
Today we live in a world of interconnectedness, the dawn of the “internet of everything” and shifting technological frontiers. Even the use of robotics on farms
By Sandile · 11 min read
