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Increasing vineyards' lifespan
There are compelling reasons for using inboetstokkies to increase the lifespan of a vineyard and to avoid underutilising soil capacity. Sandile Mkhwanazi investigates.
By Sandile · 4 min read
Weevils in vineyards
A species-rich assemblage
By Pia Addison, Bonginkhosi Dlamini, Meshack Magagula, Julien Haran & Antoinette Malan · 2 min read
High altitude vineyards
This article takes a look at how climate change affects grapevines and explores the advantages and challenges of managing vineyards located at high altitude sites.
By Lucinda Heyns · 8 min read
uniWines Vineyards' quality strategy for higher yielding vineyards
There is a very good strategy in place at uniWines Vineyards whereby each vineyard block is assigned a specific wine goal. The three main wine goals are premium cultivar, cultivar and table wine.
By Pierre Snyman · 6 min read
Waterlogged conditions in vineyards
When soil is saturated with water, the soil water content is above field capacity. This is known as waterlogged conditions, as observed during floods or over-irrigation.
By Callie Coetzee · 6 min read
Esca in SA vineyards
Esca is a fairly unknown grapevine disease in South Africa, although the disease has probably existed locally for decades. This article discusses the causative
By Francois Halleen · 5 min read
Katydid ecology in vineyards
The aim of this study was to contribute knowledge towards the formulation of an integrated pest management program, as well as an appropriate monitoring system.
By Pia Addison Marce Doubell and Corinna Bazelet · 4 min read
Bird control in vineyards
Crop damage from birds remains a significant problem for many vineyards, but most solutions so far have been expensive and unsatisfactory. Lasers have been employed as a deterrent for many years, and the technology can be a powerful ally in the right hands.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Capturing a vineyard’s contours
Natasha Jacka developed an interest in wine through her culinary travels. Her journey culminated in the launch of her own wine brand in 2021.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
AdVini expands with Stellenbosch Vineyards
Owner of L'Avenir (68 ha), Le Bonheur (165 ha) and the majority shareholder in Ken Forrester Vineyards, AdVini is consolidating its presence in South Africa.
By Johannes Richter · 3 min read
Effective spring fertilisation for vineyards
The post-harvest program and yield size of the previous season will be some of the factors to consider for a timeous spring fertiliser application.
By Sponsored Content · 2 min read