Skilpadvlei

Water is one of the most critical and costly resources in vineyard management, and using it wisely can have a profound impact on both yield and wine quality. With changing climates and increasing production pressures, understanding how to design, schedule, and maintain irrigation systems has never been more important.

This workshop combines a detailed information session with a practical field day to be held in December, ensuring you gain both the theoretical understanding and hands-on experience needed to optimise vineyard irrigation. We’ll unpack key principles, explore tools for decision-making, and share hands-on approaches to system maintenance and planning – all aimed at improving vine performance and wine quality.

Programme Highlights:

• Understanding Water Movement in Soil & Distribution under Drip – Netafim
• Irrigation Strategies to Meet Wine Goals – Francois Viljoen, Vinpro
• Principles & Practical Planning of Irrigation – Netafim
• What Can/Should One Measure? – Gert Engelbrecht, Vinpro
• Maintaining Your Irrigation System – Netafim

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical, research-based insights and take-home solutions to enhance vineyard water management and wine quality.

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Deadline for registration – 8 Aug 2025

For more information, please contact Lucretia Maans at lucretia@vinpro.co.za.

R500