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Tanzania to introduce new grape varieties to boost wine production
The Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) said on Sunday plans were afoot to introduce 13 new grape varieties from South Africa to boost production of
By SA Wine Industry · 1 min read
Production Plan: The wheel is turning for wine grape producers
South African wine grape producers’ financial viability is looking up following a long downward cycle; however there is still a long road towards sustainability
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
The new cider house rules
As the wine industry struggles to reduce its wine surplus, industry bodies joined forces to enable the use of grape juice in cider production.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Production profitability lessons from a progressive producer
Despite the myriad of challenges facing the South African wine industry, wine grape production can still be profitable. We speak to progressive producer Zirkie
By Anton Pretorius · 4 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
Vinpro Production Plan survey: The 2018 vintage
A watershed year for the South African wine industry?
By Doronae · 16 min read
Soil Preparation book for grapevine industries just launched
A brand new book was just released for the wine and table grape industries. SOIL PREPARATION for sustainable wine and table grape production, by Johan van Zyl a
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Why you should be drinking organic wine
The organic wine sector is a relatively small one, accounting for only 3.6% of global consumption. But it’s a category that’s growing significantly each year. B
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Local publication wins international award
Local publication SOIL PREPARATION for sustainable wine and table grape production, by Dr Johan van Zyl and Dr Eduard Hoffman won the Sustainable Vitivinicultur
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Running on empty: the rising cost of fuel
Brent crude oil prices were lowest in a decade last year, and the 2020 season’s rand per hectare was 8-11% lower in most regions. This situation has changed drastically in 2021 and producers will have no choice but to take above average fuel price hikes on the chin.
By Johannes Richter · 4 min read
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
Consumer, market changes unnerve US wine industry
Changes in consumer attitudes, more competition among drink choices, a sudden global glut of grapes and increases in production costs have cast some clouds over
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
