Efforts to enhance the postharvest quality of table grapes and in the process unlock and secure markets, was also amongst the topics that came under the spotlight during the recent SASEV information day.
Addressing pesticide residues and implementing best practices to prevent and manage pesticide resistance are becoming increasingly crucial to securing market access, given consumer trends and emerging retail requirements.
Grape quality from vineyard to shelf is under the spotlight in a new research project underway in the Robertson region.
Blue Bug Insect Diagnostics help producers identify insect pests in vineyards and orchards.
In the Western Cape, Ceratitis capitata, commonly known as the Mediterranean fruit fly or Medfly, is one of the most economically harmful pests in orchards, causing fruit damage and posing a phytosanitary risk.