Wine grape producers and viticulturists can equip themselves with the latest viticultural trends and advice at the Winetech Vinpro Regional Information Days for the Stellenbosch region at Hazendal Wine Estate on 19 Septenmber 2019.

Apart from a great presenter line-up, each attendee will receive a free copy of the recently released book Soil Preparation for Sustainable Wine and Table Grape Vineyards in South Africa. This handy publication was compiled by well-known soil experts Drs Johan van Zyl and Eduard Hoffman and published by Winetech, Villa and SATI (South African Table Grape Industry).

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PROGRAMME

08:30
Registration

09:00
Opening – Season Snapshot
Etienne Terblanche, Vinpro

09:10
Global organic and biodynamic wine market trends.
Edo Heyns, Advini

09:30
Revisiting good ant management practices.
Prof Pia Addison, US

09:50
Interpretation of soil analysis: A focus on phosphate.
Dr Pieter Raath, Labserve

10:15
Tea/coffee and refreshments

10:50
Mulching: What can I use?
Bennie Diedericks, Resalt

11:25
Using nematodes as bio-indicators of soil health.
Sheila Storey, Nemlab

NAVRAE/ENQUIRIES: Gaynor Fortuin, 021 276 0432, gaynor@vinpro.co.za