The South African wine industry celebrates a historic moment as Yvette van der Merwe, Executive Manager of South Africa Wine Industry Information and Systems (SAWIS), is appointed President of the…
After a challenging 2024 season characterised by extreme weather conditions such as floods, frost, and strong winds, South African wine producers are optimistic about the 2025 harvest. Most wine regions…
Stellenbosch University researchers are harnessing artificial intelligence to streamline the identification of grapevine leafroll disease, a significant threat to South Africa's wine industry. A groundbreaking research project led by Prof…
Over the years, winemakers have adopted a variety of commercially available microorganisms to control different aspects of fermentation. This has allowed for more consistent and manageable results, but as the…
RNA interference (RNAi) is a natural process that helps plants and other organisms defend against viruses. It is activated when the plant detects double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) from the virus. Scientists…
The South African Wine Industry Professional Body (SAWIPB) recently achieved a significant milestone by registering as a non-profit company with a new governing structure, empowering it to designate wine industry…