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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 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 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
Fish hydrolysate promotes soil health in the wine industry
Long before scientists started researching soil, fish has been used as fertiliser. Small fish were placed in the soil as part of soil preparation before maize w
By Sponsored Content · 2 min read
Managing for optimum root health
Plant health is dependent on root health which is ultimately dependent on soil health.
By Prabashnie Ramouthar · 19 min read
Centennial celebration and congress of the International Union of Soil Science
In the last 10 years the word “carbon” has enjoyed preferential attention in terms of soil health among researchers and the media. However, the question is: is this just a trend, and what will be the outcome(s) of this trend?
By Johan de Jager · 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
Post-harvest strategy for maximum reserve accumulation in grapevines
It is crucial to keep the grapevine and soil as healthy and optimal as possible to enable maximum build-up of reserves post harvest.
By Klaas Coetzee · 8 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
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
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
The Atlantic Fertilisers team are keen supporters of regenerative farming. Everyone in the agricultural industry needs to work together to regenerate the earth’
By Sponsored Content · 2 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
