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The Vinpro Production Plan survey was performed in the wine industry for the 21st consecutive year in 2024. The service is provided per vintage in each of the 10 wine regions, within study groups and individual capacity. The findings indicate that, although the average producer is still not generating a sustainable income, the industry is showing year-on-year improvement after a long downward cycle.
It is crucial to keep the grapevine and soil as healthy and optimal as possible to enable maximum build-up of reserves post harvest.
As the agricultural sector faces increasing pressure to mitigate climate change, farms are uniquely positioned to contribute through carbon removal activities.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 (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.
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.
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.