Author: Jana Loots
Published: 18/04/2021
Stellenbosch University and Vinpro have just launched a world-class platform for vineyard training and research at the Welgevallen experimental farm in Stellenbosch.
“The Welgevallen Training and Research Vineyards, established in collaboration with SU s Department of Viticulture and Oenology, will not only offer students and researchers of the university access to an exceptional training and research facility, but is also a great platform for knowledge transfer to the broader wine industry, said Prof Danie Brink, dean of SU s Faculty of AgriSciences, during the official launch in Stellenbosch today.
SU s Faculty of AgriSciences funds the project and has appointed the wine industry body Vinpro to implement it over the next three years as part of the organisation s Gen-Z vineyard project, which aims to promote knowledge transfer in the South African wine industry by practical demonstrations and vineyard trials.