Plant pathology and research lab specialising in diseases of grapevines, stone and soft fruit, maize, and other key crops.
Wellington, Western Cape, SA
Joined August 2019
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Very cool - wild fynbos in bloom between the Chardonnay vines of @dewetshofestate. Where else in the world.....
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In case you were wondering - the court case brought by the wine industry questioning the rationality of government decision-making will be going ahead.
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“Enough is enough. If you think about it rationally, the ban doesn’t make sense anymore. The time has come to now save the livelihoods of the people who work in and depend on the South African wine industry,” says Vinpro MD @RicoBasson
#savesawine
READ: vinpro.co.za/enough-is-enoug…
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Countless chefs, waiters, winery workers, hoteliers & tourism operators line the #Stellenbosch streets supporting #JobsSaveLives protesting irrational government laws banning the tourism and wine industry.
Are you listening @CyrilRamaphosa ?? – at Stellenbosch, South Africa
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The collapse of the #wine production sector, along with its key suppliers (glass & packaging) is a very real prospect following previous & current bans on international & local wine sales, writes @michaelfridjhon in @MeiningersWBI today. wine-business-international.…
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Our thoughts are with our winery restaurants today who are taking one million seats on the streets in a peaceful protest to highlight that hospitality #jobssavelives
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Significant Impact of the trade restrictions on SA Wine and liquor industries shared on @carteblanchetv on Sunday #winecrisis @Vinpro_za @siobhanthom @richardmrushton @Denise61782394 @mikeratcliffe
The earlier ban on #WineExports has cost the country's flagship wine industry billions. Despite the ban having been lifted, #wine farmers and workers are faced with the challenge of recouping those losses. That's #CarteBlanche Sunday 7pm on @MNet. @clairemawisa #day49oflockdown xitter.cf/carteblanchetv/status/…
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Get the latest info from the South African #wine industry on Govt deliberations re the transport & export of wine, CIPC registrations, farm visits and #SAWIS operational activities. @WOSA_ZA #Salba @WesternCapeGov @WineLandSA
wineland.co.za/sa-wine-indus…
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It's harvest time in the Worcester region. Vinpro viticulturist Hanno van Schalkwyk watched over the harvesting & intake of Pinotage grapes destined for Overhex's 2020 @SurvivorWines yesterday and today. #Harvest2020 #growingtogether @Wonder_of_Vines @WorcWineRoute
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Great to see reinvestment in vineyards accross all 10 winegrowing regions in South- Africa🇿🇦. Even more important that material is virus free.
Top 5 cultivars planted:
1) Chenin Blanc
2) Chardonnay
3) Cabernet Sauvignon
4) Sauvignon Blanc
5) Merlot
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SA Wine exports making inroads into key African countries with sound value growth. More that 50% of wine consumed in Kenya is from 🇿🇦, 80% in Uganda & 40% in Mozambique @WOSA_ZA
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Gert Pietersen - presenting Patho Solutions - research and diagnostics of plant pathogens
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2019 #Winetech Finalist Gert Pietersen BSc Honours Microbiology (distinction) founded Patho Solutions in 2016 with established labs in Pretoria & Wellington conducting research & diagnostics of plant pathogens in particular Leafroll disease.
@innovsummit #SAIS2019
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Did you know? #Cabernetfranc is traditionally used to bring perfume and spice to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in classic Bordeaux-style blends. It is gaining popularity in South Africa as a single varietal wine. #tipTuesday #winetip ow.ly/OBlP30psUiE
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Glacial recognition: the polar-chilled wines of Ontario and Finger Lakes buff.ly/2P02ukT
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Grapes of change: How the wine industry has transformed Oregon’s economy - Across Oregon, the industry has profoundly impacted the state’s economy and indirectly shaped its demographics and culture buff.ly/2KTLOGa
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Reducing the economic impact of Grapevine Leafroll Disease in CA: Identifying optimal disease management strategies ow.ly/3xUvZv
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Grapevine leafroll associated virus; A brief introduction to an old disease psuwineandgrapes.wordpress.c…
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ARTICLE: "Mealybug management to curb grapevine leafroll disease" - by Elleunorah Allsopp >> arc.agric.za/Agricultural%20…
