Project Number
WW 02-17
Project title
The effect of irrigation method and frequency on the performance of selected cover crops and the effect of these management practices on grapevine performance and soil quality in the Breede River Valley.
Project leader
Fourie, J C
Project description
Cover crop management cannot be applied successfully in drip irrigated vineyards with the species presently used as cover crops in the semi-arid regions and more specifically the Breede River Valley. The existing guidelines for full surface irrigation of cover crops during winter in the Breede River Valley may be luxurious.
The aim of the study is:
(1) to determine the effect of two drip irrigation techniques and micro sprinkler irrigation on the performance of four cover crop species, as well as to determine the effect of these management practices on grapevine performance and soil quality and
(2) to determine whether the irrigation volume and schedule applied to the cover crops during winter can be adjusted to reduce water consumption without compromising on dry matter production.
Poster(s)
Freitag, K, Fourie, J C and Osche, C H. 2009. Effect of different soil cultivation practices on soil temperature in the 0-200mm soil layer of a medium textured soil. Poster presented at the Combined Congress. 21 January, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Presentation(s)
Fourie, J C. 2007. Guidelines for effective weed control in grapevines. Presentation to Resource Poor Farmers. 3 May, Bonnievale, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2007. The effect of cover crop management practices on the performance of cover crops in the cooler and warmer climatic regions of South Africa. Presentation at the Worcester and Breedekloof Post Harvest Information Day. 15 May, Worcester, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2007. Soil cultivation strategy for integrated weed control: factors that should be taken into account. Presentation at the Nexus Grapevine Training Day. 24 May, Paarl, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2007. Effect of soil management on perennial crops. Presentation at the Nexus Information Day. 2 August, Riebeeck West, South Africa
Fourie, J C. 2007. Factors that must be considered when preparing a long term soil management strategy. Presentation at the Nexus Information Day. 11 September, Piketberg, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2007. The role of cover crops in perennial crops. Presentation to the Agricol Technical Advisors. 21 September, Bellville, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2007. Effect of soil cultivation on grapevine performance and the environment. Presentation to the Wamakersvallei Winery. 24 October, Wellington, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2007. Cover crops in vineyards and orchards. Presentation at the Bien Donne Agricultural Expo. 2 November, Paarl, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2007. How to establish cover crops effectively and the advantages thereof. Presentation at the Eksteenskuil’s Farmers’ Day. 27 November, Keimoes, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2008. Cover crop management in the Lower Orange River region. Presentation at the Kanoneiland Farmers’ Day. 9 June, Kanoneiland, South Africa
Fourie, J C. 2008. Sustainable and environment-friendly weed control in the Lower Orange River region. Presentation at the Kakamas Farmers’ Day, 10 June, Kakamas, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2008. Weed control and its effect on the performance of perennial crops. Presentation at the WenKem Training Seminar for Technical Advisors. 17 July, Paarl, South Africa.
Fourie, J C. 2009. Weed control efficacy of different soil cultivation practices on a medium textured vineyard soil in the Breede River valley. Paper presented at the Combined congress, 21 January, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Fourie, J C. 2009. Cover crop management and weed control in wine grapes. Goudini Farmers Union Quarterly Meeting, 23 April, Rawsonville, South Africa
Fourie, J C. 2010. Soil cultivation in irrigated wine grape vineyards. Presentation at the Vineyard Information Day: Advantage Agri Products. 11 August, Rawsonville, South Africa
Fourie, J C. 2010. The effect of irrigation method on the performance of selected cover crops. Presentation at the Winetech Optimal Ripeness Information Day. 19 October, Rawsonville, South Africa
Fourie, J C. 2010. The effect of irrigation method on the performance of selected cover crops, as well as the effect of different soil cultivation systems on long term weed control. Presentation at the Winetech Optimal Ripeness Information Day. 19 October, Robertson, South Africa
Fourie, J C. 2011. The effect of soil cultivation practices on the sustainable performance of vineyards planted on different soil types. Presentation at the South African Society for Enology and Viticulture Workshop: From the soil to the glass, 26 August, Stellenbosch, South Africa.