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The soil whisperer
Wesley Soule developed a love for the soil as a kid while tending a vegetable garden with his dad. His interest sparked a passion for regenerative farming.
By Johannes Richter · 4 min read
Back to (soil) basics
Driven by a worldwide trend towards regenerative farming practices, producers across the globe are returning to soil management practices of old. Jana Loots exp
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Rooted in the soil
Hogan Wines started as a small, family-run business, with Jocelyn Hogan Wilson as winemaker. Initially producing just one white and one red wine, the portfolio soon expanded as Jocelyn’s curiosity led her to explore new cultivars.
By Ingerése Schoeman · 6 min read
Healthy soils means healthy roots
Soil fertility can be described as the presence of adequate plant nutrients, and the absence of elements that restrict plant growth, in a well-ventilated enviro
By Sponsored Content · 2 min read
The soil beneath our feet
Recent weather across the Cape has offered a reminder that farming is increasingly defined by extremes. Heavy rain, flooding, cold fronts, strong winds, and sudden changes in seasonal patterns are part of the reality producers are managing on the ground, forcing them to reconsider how they can…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Soil texture's influence on soil biological health indicators - implications for vineyard management
This article reviews the interaction between soil texture and key soil health biological indicators.
By Roeline van Schalkwyk & Ailsa Hardie-Pieters · 5 min read
Soil preparation with special emphasis on the re-compaction of vineyard soils
Introduction
By Sandile · 13 min read
The business case for soil health
Soil has always been central to wine production, influencing vine health, yield, quality and the long-term sustainability of a farm. In a changing climate, the way producers manage soil and water is becoming a sharper measure of resilience.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Soil preparation - think before you do
The cost of establishing new vineyard blocks is approximately R300 000 per hectare, and soil preparation constitutes about 10 - 15% of this expense.
By Johan de Jager · 8 min read
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 2): Soil chemical responses on poorly drained soils
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of winery wastewater (WWW) irrigation on soil chemical properties and potential environmental impacts at a new paddock at a winery near Stellenbosch where no WWW had previously been applied.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 17 min read
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 3): Soil chemical responses on a well-drained soil
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of winery wastewater (WWW) irrigation on the chemical soil properties and potential environmental impacts at an existing grazing paddock at a winery near Rawsonville where WWW has been applied for many years.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 21 min read
Suitable rootstock for soil and wine goal
The choice of rootstock is an important decision which can determine the success of your newly planted vineyard. The rootstock characteristics of nine rootstocks in the wine industry will be discussed in this article.
By Heinrich Schloms · 7 min read
