Carbon Removals
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The vine’s reserve bank
The vine’s reserve bank
Carbohydrate reserves in the grapevine play a critical role in various physiological processes. It affects the vine’s overall health, development, growth and ultimate yield.
Mechanical pruning in the Orange River – a viable alternative
Mechanical pruning in the Orange River – a viable alternative
Mechanical harvesting has become well-established in the Orange River region over the past decade and this has also presented the opportunity to apply mechanical pruning. The correct application of this practice is important to achieve satisfactory long-term results.
Suitable rootstock for soil and wine goal
Suitable rootstock for soil and wine goal
The choice of rootstock is an important decision which can determine the success of your newly planted vineyard. The rootstock characteristics of nine rootstocks in the wine industry will be discussed in this article.
Confronting Climate Change
Confronting Climate Change
The 2024 Confronting Climate Change industry benchmark process builds on 2022 - 2023 datasets and provides a meaningful platform for the South African fruit and wine industries to improve their understanding of the use of fossil fuel-based resources and to reduce emissions over time.
Centennial celebration and congress of the International Union of Soil Science
Centennial celebration and congress of the International Union of Soil Science
In the last 10 years the word “carbon” has enjoyed preferential attention in terms of soil health among researchers and the media. However, the question is: is this just a trend, and what will be the outcome(s) of this trend?
The Confronting Climate Change initiative
The Confronting Climate Change initiative
The CCC initiative is a carbon footprinting program specifically designed to assist fruit and wine organisations in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
Confronting Climate Change’s Light Workshop
Confronting Climate Change’s Light Workshop
Confronting Climate Change (CCC) offers a range of workshops tailored to different needs and expertise levels. These include Light and Full Workshops, as well as the more advanced Agri-Carbon Crash Course.
Vineyard response to the floods in the Olifants River region during 2023
Vineyard response to the floods in the Olifants River region during 2023
It is not uncommon for regional producers to see vineyards against the Olifants River under water during the winter months. It is usually a welcome sight and means that the catchment areas of the Olifants and Doring River Schemes received good rain.
Waterlogged conditions in vineyards
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.
Vinpro Production Plan survey
Vinpro Production Plan survey
The Vinpro Production Plan survey is the annual barometer on the viability and sustainability of the South African wine industry. The service is conducted per vintage in each of the 10 wine regions, within study groups and individual context. Trends and observations are extrapolated to provide an industry overview.
Under-vine living mulches
Under-vine living mulches
Broadleaf annuals are gaining popularity and are frequently being used as under-vine living mulches.