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Mechanical pruning in the Orange River - a viable alternative
Mechanical harvesting has become well-established in the Orange River region over the past decade and this has also presented the opportunity to apply mechanical pruning. The correct application of this practice is important to achieve satisfactory long-term results.
By Hanno van Schalkwyk · 5 min read
The mechanical pruning of vineyards: when is it convenient?
The use of machines during pruning, which is already widespread in Australia and California, has been gradually introduced in many wine-growing areas of the wor
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Trellising practices and trellis systems for mechanical pruning - lessons that have been learnt
Correct trellising practices and trellis systems for mechanically pruned grapevines are very important.
By Doronae · 5 min read
The future of pruning
Pellenc’s aim is to make mechanical pruning affordable, profitable and reliable.
By Edo Heyns · 3 min read
Financial indicators of top performing wine grape producers
VinPro Production Plan Survey 2015 (Part 2)
By Edo Heyns · 7 min read
The 2015 crop and the impact on primary wine grape producers’ financial sustainability
VinPro Production Plan Survey 2015 (Part 1)
By Edo Heyns · 7 min read
Lessons from "down under"
A group of South Africans visited the south of Australia last year to learn more about various vineyard techniques.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Production costs under the microscope
An increase in production cost and cash expenditure, as well as the weak Rand in 2016 and the need for provision for renewal, ask for stringent cost management
By Doronae · 3 min read
VinPro Production Plan survey 2016 (Part 1)
The 2016 harvest and the impact on the financial sustainability of primary wine grape producers
By Doronae · 8 min read
VinPro Production Plan survey (Part 2)
Financial indicators of top performing wine grape producers
By Doronae · 7 min read