South Africa Wine Research Projects

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The South African wine industry stands at a moment in its history when innovation, sustainability, and adaptability are more important than ever. With an increasingly complex global market driven by evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting standards, it becomes essential to address and overcome our industry’s most pressing challenges. South Africa Wine has dedicated itself to this cause, developing and implementing various strategies to ensure our wine industry’s economic viability and market growth. The South Africa Wine Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) strategy is central to these efforts. This strategy underscores our commitment to funding academic research projects that span vineyard management, pest and disease control, grape and wine quality improvement, climate change adaptation, water efficiency, soil health, and sustainable production practices. Through close collaboration with industry stakeholders, including wine producers, winemakers, researchers, and academic institutions, we aim to facilitate sustainable grape and wine production, delivering quality wines that can be marketed and sold profitably.

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SOUTH AFRICA WINE RESEARCH 2024