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Wednesday, 9 August, 2023

Women add value - they have the power to create, nurture and transform

Almost half of the women in South Africa are unemployed, statistics show.

Thursday, 20 July, 2023

The value of healthy disagreements

Thirty years ago, with a lot of head-nodding and toeing the line, the yes–man or yes-woman was the stereotype of the ideal employee.

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Monday, 12 June, 2023

Reflecting on 2022 - Winetech Annual Report

Winetech is pleased to present its 2022 Annual Report, now available for download.

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Monday, 5 June, 2023

Frontier ‘Eco2Wine’ EU Horizon Europe Doctoral Training Network project set to boost innovation in winemaking

Stellenbosch University is part of a consortium of worldwide academic institutions that have obtained funding from the European Union.

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Monday, 17 April, 2023

Uncertain times are a constant – be flexible and adaptable

Now more than ever before, leaders in South Africa are facing rapid change which has become the norm. Adaptable leadership is no longer an asset, but a necessity.

Monday, 6 March, 2023

Winetech 2022 Technical Yearbook

One of Winetech’s key focus areas is the communication of research results, Winetech funded and international, to the South African wine industry. Using various knowledge transfer platforms, we aim to provide the industry with ideas for innovation that can contribute to the industry's sustainability in the long run.

Monday, 6 February, 2023

Research into practice

Winegrape growers were invited to an information day to showcase the results of a research project which evaluates the drought tolerance of various cultivars.

Monday, 23 January, 2023

Winetech publications now available in digital format

Thanks to funding received from Villa, Winetech has digitized the older publications and they are now available online.

Monday, 16 January, 2023

Latest Winetech research booklet released

Winetech's 2022 research booklet, containing information on their projects, is now available for download.

Thursday, 20 October, 2022

Wine industry launches first e-learning platform for vineyard workers

For the first time ever, vineyard workers can hone their skills online, thanks to the launch of an e-learning platform.

Tuesday, 18 October, 2022

Innovation and technology help producers farm better

Winetech and Vinpro shared the latest research and innovation in viticulture during their recent information days.

Wednesday, 5 October, 2022

Chenin Blanc International Congress 2022

Experience an educational journey in Cape Town as Stellenbosch host the prestigious 2022 Chenin Blanc International Congress.

Tuesday, 23 August, 2022

Wine industry shares wise farming tips at regional days

Precision wine grape farming will be in the spotlight during a series of Winetech Vinpro regional information days in September.

Friday, 8 July, 2022

Vinpro vineyard training yields good returns

Wine grape producers and their teams can reap great benefits from participating in Vinpro’s vineyard worker training programme.

Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

Reflecting on 2021 - Winetech Annual Report

When one starts to reflect on 2021 you realise that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world and its effects will last. Google revealed that the most used phrase in 2021 was “new normal.”

Tuesday, 7 June, 2022

South African wine industry ready to grow

South Africa’s wine and brandy industry is on a sustainable growth path, with a repositioned strategy and renewed focus.

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Wednesday, 4 May, 2022

New cover crop book launched

Cover Crops in South African Vineyards by Dr Johan Fourie was launched in April.

Wednesday, 27 April, 2022

Registrations now open for Winetech and Vinpro's 2022 regional information days

Winetech and Vinpro will bring the latest wine industry trends during a series of regional information days from 10-18 May.

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Wednesday, 20 April, 2022

Winetech Technical Yearbook 2021 now available

Winetech uses various platforms to spread new knowledge, such as Winetech Technical in WineLand Magazine.

Thursday, 24 February, 2022

Winetech field days showcase research results

Over the years, Winetech has funded numerous projects relating to irrigation of wine grapes and water use in vineyards. Winetech is currently also funding various projects related to the effective use of water, reaction of grapevines to water stress, drought tolerant cultivars and rootstocks, as well as the management of wastewater.

Wednesday, 22 September, 2021

Winetech Vinpro Regional Information Days 2021: Wine grape producers adapt for sustainability

South African wine grape and wine producers continue to adapt to economic pressures and the effects of climate change to ensure their own sustainability, and that of the wine industry.

Tuesday, 13 April, 2021

Information sessions reflect on Wine Industry status, vineyard trends

How is the wine industry doing one year after the launch of Covid-19, and what’s new in the field of wine grape growing? Winetech and Vinpro answer these and other questions during a series of regional information sessions in May.

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Wednesday, 4 March, 2020

Winetech transition into the new decade

Winetech (Wine Industry Network of Expertise and Technology) has been the South African Wine industry’s research partner since 1999. Our main objective is to identify, prioritise, coordinate and fund relevant solution-driven research, development and innovation projects or initiatives that will directly contribute to strengthening the profitability and competitiveness of the industry.

Tuesday, 5 February, 2019

Winetech and Vinpro showcases top vineyards

With the wine grape harvest in full swing throughout South Africa’s vineyards, Winetech and Vinpro recently announced the best vineyard blocks in five regions.

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