Tag: SustainableAgriculture

Every vineyard represents a long-term investment in an uncertain future. Climate conditions are shifting, markets are evolving, and new technologies are emerging. As a result, producers must make decisions today that will shape South African wine for generations to come. Wine has always been an industry built on patience. Great vineyards are measured in generations, not seasons. However, changing environmental and commercial pressures mean tradition alone can no longer guarantee resilience.

With El Niño conditions now established, the latest climate risk assessments suggest Southern African agriculture is better prepared for the period ahead. El Niño conditions have now formed in the Pacific Ocean. Climate forecasters indicate a high probability that the event could strengthen significantly over the coming months. Moreover, the existing fragile environment and market conditions make this El Niño event even more worrying.