Wine grape producers and viticulturists can equip themselves with the latest viticultural trends and advice at the Winetech Vinpro Regional Information Days for the Worcester/Breedekloof region at Daschbosch Cellar on 3 October 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
Pierre Snyman, Vinpro

09:05
New technology, developments and implements – Australian feedback.
Hennie Visser, Vinpro

09:35
What does a good chemical spraying programme, as well as the cost management entail?
Pieter le Roux, Villa Academy

10:05
Back to basics: Approach to soil management.
Johan de Jager, Vinpro

10:30
Tea/coffee and refreshments

10:50
Practices and actions to improve soil health.
Braham Oberholzer, Nulandis

11:20
Book launch: Soil preparation for sustainable wine and table grape vineyards in South Africa.
Dr Johan van Zyl, Stellenbosch University

NAVRAE/ENQUIRIES: Soria Muir, 023 347 1566, muirs@vinpro.co.za