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Man and Machine: Agri-tech is here to stay, but is your workforce?
From your GPS to smart irrigation and the latest harvester, agritechnology is here to stay. But is your workforce? By Jana Loots
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Water management made easy with EUCA Technologies
Management: Water scarcity and the dry season forces South African farmers to adopt smarter water technologies to ensure their crops still produce at optimum levels.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Quality grapes with limited water
This study is unique in that it is the first study to provide data on vines subjected to water-restricted conditions from the day that they were planted. It is important, because it contributes towards ensuring sustainable and profitable production of quality wine grapes in South Africa, even in…
By Melané Vivier · 14 min read
New Winetech projects for 2017 (Part 5)
1. Effect of HWT (50°C for 45 minutes) on fungal pathogens in vine nurseries
By Winetech Editorial Team · 5 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
Adversity drives innovation
Investments in agriculture address a number of critical United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by tackling issues such as extreme poverty, food security and lack of job opportunities, says Chris Potgieter, Head of Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Securities.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Agri Megatrends: Tech remains the biggest disruptor in 2019
Several factors influence the overall sustainability of food and agricultural around the world. We identify the megatrends that are predicted to shape the globa
By Carlin Cloete · 8 min read
Wireless Water: the search for a new breed of agri-technology has begun
Besides adopting better vineyard practices and conventional ways to save water and reduce waste, agriculture has turned to a new breed of technologies to find a
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
The role of leaf and soil analyses in vineyard management (Part 1)
Is it worth the effort for producers to take regular soil and leaf samples, or does this only generate more data without adding real value?
By Doronae · 7 min read
Vinpro Production Plan survey: The 2018 vintage
A watershed year for the South African wine industry?
By Doronae · 16 min read
