Confronting Climate Change
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Confronting Climate Change
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Wine yeasts and energy saving in wineries
Wine yeasts and energy saving in wineries
By Ana Hranilovic & Karien O'Kennedy Over the past few decades, the wine industry has increasingly...
Rooted in research – what science says about regenerative viticulture (Part 1)
Rooted in research – what science says about regenerative viticulture (Part 1)
Organic soil amendments, biostimulants and biological control agents This article is based on a recently...
ROTOCON expands operations into the U.S.
ROTOCON expands operations into the U.S.
ROTOCON has expanded its global footprint with the launch of ROTOCON USA, a new operation managed by industry...
Specific bioprotection against Brettanomyces
Specific bioprotection against Brettanomyces
Naturally controlling Brettanomyces at the onset of wine production with LEVEL2 SALVA™ By Amandine Deroite,...
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 8): Vulnerability of selected soils in areas with different rainfall
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 8): Vulnerability of selected soils in areas with different rainfall
Abstract A study was conducted to assess the effect of simulated rainfall on six soils with different textures...
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 7): Effect on soil enzyme activities
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 7): Effect on soil enzyme activities
Abstract Although the effects of winery wastewater (WWW) on soil chemical properties have been the focus of some...
Understanding CCC: South Africa’s trusted carbon footprint calculator for the fruit and wine industry
Understanding CCC: South Africa’s trusted carbon footprint calculator for the fruit and wine industry
Understanding Confronting Climate Change Confronting Climate Change (CCC) is a carbon footprinting initiative that...
OTR and long-term ageing of Sauvignon blanc wines
OTR and long-term ageing of Sauvignon blanc wines
Abstract A study on the oxygen transfer rate (OTR) of wine closures and its impact on Sauvignon blanc ageing over...
Near-real-time characterisation of vines
Near-real-time characterisation of vines
The importance of canopy structure and vigour assessment The ability to accurately and efficiently assess canopy...
Checklists
Checklists
In previous articles, I referred to checklists that have to be completed for certain records. A question that...
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 6): Effect on soil phosphorus
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 6): Effect on soil phosphorus
Abstract Due to environmental legislation, the wine industry requires solutions for wastewater treatment or its...