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Promotion of wild bees in South African and Austrian vineyards by plants with diverse floral traits
The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of how the plant community in vineyards could potentially be manipulated to improve bee diversity.
By René Gaigher, Silvia Winter, Sophie Kratschmer & Temitope Kehinde · 7 min read
Farmers and beekeepers take hands to ensure a better future for honey bees
A workshop, hosted by Buitenverwachting Wine Estate, was held to discuss the recent mass mortality of bees in the district.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 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
Moedi Wines champions beekeeping in rural South Africa at ProWein 2024
Moedi Wines, a new female-owned African wine brand, is set to make waves at ProWein 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded by Lesego Serolong Holzapfel, Moedi not only showcases premium South African wines globally but also emphasises sustainability, African heritage, and community empowerment…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Fynbos Vineyard Pilot Project further boosts Delheim's pioneering conservation efforts
Delheim Wine Estate, renowned for its pioneering conservation efforts, recently launched their Fynbos Vineyard Pilot Project, funded by WWF South Africa. It integrates indigenous fynbos species with the vineyard operations, ensuring this unique and endangered fynbos biome flourishes alongside…
By SA Wine Industry · 3 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
Rooted in research - what science says about regenerative viticulture (Part 3)
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 · 10 min read
