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Improving efficiency in vineyard management
Precision spraying has become a critical component of successful vineyard management. In modern wine grape production, spraying is no longer simply about applying chemicals, but about ensuring that the active ingredient reaches the correct target within the canopy in the most efficient and…
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
"Weed" species suitable for cover crop management in vineyards
Cover crop management is widely applied in the vineyards of South Africa.
By Doronae · 5 min read
The management of phenols in the vineyard and cellar
Skin fermentation has a great influence on the phenol concentration of wine.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
New sensor tool for vineyard irrigation management beta tested in California
FloraPulse micro-tensiometer sensor is designed to continuously measure stem water potential in a grapevine trunk. (Photo by Ted Rieger)
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
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
New Winetech projects for 2017 (Part 2)
1. Ecology and management of Lobesia vanillana in vineyards
By Winetech Editorial Team · 4 min read
Heart in the right place: Q&A with Jaco Pienaar
Management consultant, entrepreneur and wine enthusiast Jaco Pienaar has a special appreciation for the unique terroirs and vineyards of Robertson. His brand, called House of Hier, produces wines that show his heart is in the right place.
By Johannes Richter · 3 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
PVGIS - a solar photovoltaic calculator tool to optimise light harvesting in viticulture
PHOTO: Wosa library.
By Doronae · 3 min read
The latest developments in grape sorting technology
As the primary source of wine, the quality of grapes play a crucial role. Vineyard management is its first step, but climatic factors, vine diseases and the har
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Responsibly distilled
Brandy, while steeped in tradition, poses complex sustainability challenges. From energy-intensive distillation to water usage and vineyard management, producers are increasingly required to balance craftsmanship with environmental responsibility.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
