February / March 2023
POWDERY MILDEW in SA vineyards
New research on the spread of grapevine powdery mildew is underway to help improve its management in the table-grape and wine industries.
December 2022 / January 2023
Grape quality FACTORS
Cultivation practices, water deficits and storage are some of the factors that affect the quality of table grapes, from the vineyard to the shelf.
December 2022 / January 2023
QUALITY Key for SA’s table-grape sector
To keep its competitive edge in the fruit export market, SA’s table-grape sector must keep delivering quality produce.
October / November 2022
Table-grape producers become carbon savvy
Over the last decade, local table-grape producers have been working hard to mitigate their environmental impact by reducing their carbon footprint.
October / November 2022
Die soet en suur van laat oes
Wat is die verband tussen tafeldruiwe se vlak van rypheid by oes, en die gehalte daarna? Ons bespreek praktyke om defekte ná die oes te verminder.
August / September 2022
Berry-colour Problem in Crimson Seedless
Are viruses to blame for the colouring problem in the Crimson Seedless table grape cultivar?
August / September 2022
Research Improves Testing for Grapevine Fleck Virus
The efficacy of detection methods used by the SA Vine Improvement Association certification scheme has increased.
February / March 2022
The Future of Farming
The use of agricultural technologies to improve yield, efficiency, and profitability came under the spotlight during a virtual information day hosted by the South African Society for Oenology and Viticulture. By Jorisna Bonthuys In his presentation, Dr Albert Strever, a…
February / March 2022
Preharvest Steps to ensuring good postharvest quality
Why do export grapes that have been carefully packed still arrive with problems at their destination?
February / March 2022
Healthy soil and smart irrigation secure sustainable production
Healthy soil remains key to sustainable grape farming. “It is the foundation for everything”.
February / March 2022
Plant Tissue Culture helps Fruit Industry Growth
Biotechnology innovations are helping South African fruit producers remain globally competitive by providing them with quality plant material.
December 2021 / January 2022
Economic growth – Taking the “long view”
Will the South African economy recover, and what will help drive this? How will opposing agendas related to land expropriation play out?