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Treated municipal wastewater for irrigation (Part 5): Soil hydraulic conductivity
This study's objective was to assess the long-term effects of irrigation with treated municipal wastewater (TMW) on soil hydraulic conductivity in commercial vineyards in the Coastal region of the Western Cape.
By Carolyn Howell, Karla Hoogendijk, Philip Myburgh, Vink Lategan & Eduard Hoffman · 9 min read
Treated municipal wastewater for irrigation (Part 4): Soil chemical responses
This study’s objective was to assess the effects of long-term irrigation with treated municipal wastewater (TMW) on soil chemical properties in commercial vineyards in the Coastal region of the Western Cape.
By Carolyn Howell, Karla Hoogendijk, Philip Myburgh, Vink Lategan & Eduard Hoffman · 18 min read
Liming through drip irrigation
For optimal growth and yield, the soil pH has to be correct.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Famous Burgundian to feature at HAWA Pinot Noir Celebration 2018
Jean-Marie Fourrier from Domaine Fourrier in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy will be headlining the Hemel and Aarde Winegrowers Association’s Pinot Noir Celebration in 2018.
By Bernard Mocke · 2 min read
Soil type effects on Sauvignon blanc wine quality in Elgin
PHOTO: Shutterstock.
By Doronae · 9 min read
Durbanville wine route: Wastewater used to good effect?
Since using the City of Cape Town’s cost-effective and nutrient-rich treated wastewater for irrigation, grape wine producers in Durbanville have seen a signific
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Let your terroir guide your farm planning
Detailed scientific information about your farm’s soil, climate and terrain (natural terroir resources) is a skilled viticulturist’s essential decision support tools, and should not be omitted during farm planning.
By Heinrich Schloms · 7 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
Underground irrigation at Alvi's Drift
This article is not aimed at investigating and comparing underground drip irrigation systems. The main objective is rather to introduce the use of the NOVAP system to producers in the wine industry.
By Pierre Snyman · 7 min read
Planting for climate resilience
The impact of climate change on viticulture was highlighted at the second annual Old Vine Project workshop, held in Stellenbosch on 21 September. While governments and businesses have to consider major interventions to mitigate its effects, producers can also build resilience at root level.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Recompaction of soil in existing vineyards - causes and upliftment methods
Recompaction of the prepared soil before establishment is unavoidable due to normal soil processes, management practices and cultivation practices in the vineyard.
By Johan de Jager & Bennie Diedericks · 12 min read
