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Effective spring fertilisation for vineyards
The post-harvest program and yield size of the previous season will be some of the factors to consider for a timeous spring fertiliser application.
By Sponsored Content · 2 min read
Lessons to be learned from Israel's desert agriculture*
Netafim South Africa organised a technical tour to Israel for producers and industry role players. The purpose of the tour was to learn more about Israeli agric
By Gert Malan · 7 min read
Netafim acquires greenhouse projects provider Gakon
Netafim, a global leader of precision irrigation solutions and agricultural projects, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dutch turnk
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Global experts discuss growing plants in artificial media
Producing crops in artificial media brings many benefits. One of the main benefits being a lower occurrence of soil-borne disease.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Netafim Media Day highlights new innovations in irrigation
The world is facing a water scarcity crisis. Agriculture uses nearly 70% of global freshwater, making the industry extremely vulnerable to water stress. Netafim
By SA Wine Industry · 9 min read
A day well spent at Bosman Family Vineyards
On 30 May, WineLand Media and other media and wine lovers got invited to see what Bosman Adama are doing towards sustainability and what the impact has been so far.
By Ingerése Schoeman · 4 min read
Seaweed-based biostimulants in Vitis vinifera
Little is known about the impact of seaweed extracts in grape production and their influence on grapevine physiology, and stress adaptation mechanisms.
By Liam Samuels, Evodia Setati & Erna Blancquaert · 10 min read
Q&A with Charus du Plessis
Charus du Plessis is a soil nutritionist at Atlantic Fertilisers. He is committed to helping vineyards across the country implement innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance soil health, improve crop yields, and contribute to a more sustainable future for agriculture.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Fish hydrolysate in vineyards: a sustainable boost for soil and vines
Charus du Plessis explains why fish-based products are gaining traction in modern agriculture, especially in vineyards focused on sustainability and soil health.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 1): Vegetative growth of Pinotage grapevines in the Breede River Valley region
The primary objective of the study was to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage vegetative growth is sensitive to water deficits, and the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts.
By Carolyn Howell · 16 min read
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 2): Yield of Pinotage grapevines in the Breede River Valley region
The primary objectives of the study were to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage is sensitive to water deficits, the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts, and if more grapes can be produced with the same volume of irrigation water when…
By Carolyn Howell · 23 min read
Getting the most out of applied phosphorus (P) - understanding soil P relations in vineyard soils
The vineyard industry is evolving rapidly – new soil conditioners, precision tools and AI-driven decisions are becoming commonplace. Yet, as Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr famously wrote, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”
By VIVIAN WHITE · 7 min read
