June / July 2021
Table grape quality from vineyard to shelf – Maties researcher investigates
Grape quality from vineyard to shelf is under the spotlight in a new research project underway in the Robertson region.
June / July 2021
Something bugging you? Blue Bug Insect Diagnostics
Blue Bug Insect Diagnostics help producers identify insect pests in vineyards and orchards.
February / March 2021
Getting Grapes to Market
How can South African postharvest practices improve? By Anna Mouton South Africa faces similar challenges to Chile, Peru and Australia when exporting table grapes to the northern hemisphere, especially to Asia. Dawie Moelich, technical and market access manager at SATI,…
December 2019 / January 2020
Thrips Management in Table Grapes
Many growers struggle with thrips management because thrips are extremely small insects (1.5 - 2mm long) that are difficult to detect. Outbreaks also tend to be sporadic and often unpredictable, complicating management even further. To improve management, it is important…