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Treated municipal wastewater for irrigation (Part 2): Grapevine water status and vegetative responses
This study’s objective was to assess the sustainability of long-term irrigation with treated municipal wastewater (TMW) on grapevine vegetative growth from the 2014/15 to 2017/18 seasons in commercial vineyards in the Coastal region of the Western Cape, South Africa.
By Carolyn Howell, Karla Hoogendijk, Philip Myburgh, Vink Lategan & Eduard Hoffman · 14 min read
Back to basics
Wine producers need to join forces and focus on varietals such as Chenin Blanc and Pinotage to set Brand South Africa apart.
By Jana Loots · 5 min read
Cabernet Sauvignon responses to irrigation using winery wastewater
Introduction
By Sandile · 10 min read
Flying high
Innovative tools are increasingly being used to support the drive for improved quality and greater agricultural productivity and profitability. Locally, grape p
By Lee-anne · 7 min read
Soil type effects on Merlot wine quality in Elgin
PHOTO: Hendrik Holler (Wosa Library).
By Doronae · 7 min read
'Young Guns' honoured at 2018 South African Young Wine Show
The South African Young Wine Show, dating back to 1833, gives winemakers the opportunity to showcase the best wines of the current vintage.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Farmer’s Weekly hosts 12th Agribusiness Africa Conference
Despite some cyclical challenges that could impact commodity prices, the investment case for agriculture in Africa remains strong. This was one of the main mess
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Vineyard lifetime - protection of a valuable asset
The establishment of a vineyard block is a long term investment which may amount to as much as R300 000 per hectare in the case of wine grapes. A longer product
By Doronae · 7 min read
Industry barometer: How producers really feel about the state of the grape wine industry
How do producers feel about the current state of the industry? Anton Pretorius spoke to leading grape producers to gauge their sentiment.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 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
Harvest 2020: A dark cloud’s silver lining?
South African producers and winemakers are a resilient bunch. Despite crippling droughts, tough economic times, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to
By Anton Pretorius · 9 min read
