Hasher Family Estate — Certification Dashboard

Certification Overview

Status across all certification programs — what you have, what is still missing.

IPW

Integrated Production of Wine

44%

~142 / 319

Need 223 to pass (70%)

5 Complete 15 Partial 9 Missing

WWF

Conservation Champion Programme

Unverified

Reported 2022, needs confirm

Status unclear Docs missing

WIETA

Wine Industry Ethical Trade Association

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No data

Status unknown — not in data set

Verify with farm

Spray Programs

Blocks Tracked

Nutrition Programs

Missing Items

60 pts

Gap: Chemical Safety

99 pts

Gap: Environment

⚠ Disqualification Risk

Water Use Licence

DWS registration

IPW Training Certificate

Locate or refresh

⚡ High-Impact Gaps (60+ points each)

Chemical Store Documentation

Photos, SANS 10206, certs, PPE

Environment Management Plan

Formal written plan (GL 2, 99 pts)

IPW — Integrated Production of Wine

IPW is a self-assessment submitted annually via ipw.co.za (deadline: 31 May). A score of 70% (223 / 319 points) is required to pass.

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What You Have

Documents & data confirmed in your files

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Spray Programmes — 14 complete Products, dates, blocks, calibration, operators all documented · GL 13.3 ×10
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Vine Census — Full clone registry 17+ clones, 5 varieties, rootstocks R110 / 101-14 / US 8-7 per block · GL 4 & 5
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Irrigation Monitoring — All 31 blocks Cumulative mm/ha, dripper specs, ETo-based scheduling · GL 9.2 & 9.3
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Growth Regulators — Only Kelpak Natural biostimulant, no synthetic regulators · GL 12
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3 Nutrition Programs Spring, post-harvest & fertigation with vigour-based prescriptions per block · GL 8
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Chemical Purchase Records 49 products, R343K spend (Hasher Viking 2025) — alien clearing documented
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Herbicide Records — Partial Records exist but IP coding & Appendix 2A penalty calculation still needed · GL 7.2
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IPM Evidence — Partial DiPel BT (organic) + targeted Movento in spray data; formal scouting records missing · GL 13.1–13.2
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Conservation Work — Documented spend R27,800 alien clearing (Viking 2025); broader conservation claims reported online, unverified
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Labour Records 19 workers in 2025 Farm Program; 6 of 11 record categories covered · GL 15

What Is Missing

Documents & actions required to pass

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Water Use Licence (DWS) Disqualification risk Confirm DWS registration for all irrigation water sources · GL 9.1
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IPW Training Certificate Required Identify certificate holder. If expired, book refresher immediately · GL 1
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Chemical Store Documentation 60 pts SANS 10206 checklist, photos of store & filling point, PPE provision · GL 14.1–14.2
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Spray Operator Certificates & Medical Exams Accredited training certs + OHP certificates for all 5 operators · GL 14.3–14.4
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PPE & Ablution Evidence Photos of PPE provision and wash facilities near spray operations · GL 14.5
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Container Disposal Records CropLife SA recycler letter and triple-rinse/disposal records · GL 14.6
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Environment Management Plan 99 pts Written plan with risk identification, conservation plan, energy records, fire plan · GL 2
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IP Coding & Penalty Calculations Download IP coding tables from ipw.co.za; complete Appendix 2A, 2B, 2C · GL 13.3 ×10
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Spray Instruction Signatures All 14 sheets need signature from consultant (K. Watt) AND spray operator
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Carbon Footprint Calculation 2 years fuel + electricity data; calculate at climatefruitandwine.co.za · GL 2.2, 15 pts

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IPW Score Per Guideline — Farm Segment

Detailed breakdown of estimated points by guideline

GL	Category	Max Pts	Status	Progress	Key Gap
Training & Management
GL 1	IPW Training	5	Missing	0 / 5	No training certificate on file
Environmental Management
GL 2.1	Environmental Management Plan	50	Partial	~15 / 50	No formal written EMP
GL 2.2	Carbon Footprint	15	Missing	0 / 15	No calculation done
GL 2.3	Conservation & Biodiversity	34	Partial	~12 / 34	Alien clearing documented; rest unverified
Soil & Cultivar Management
GL 3	Soil Preparation	5	Partial	3 / 5	Soil analysis reference missing
GL 4	Cultivar Selection	5	Complete	5 / 5	—
GL 5	Rootstock Selection	5	Complete	5 / 5	—
GL 6	Trellising & Canopy	5	Partial	3 / 5	Trellising records incomplete
Weed Management & Nutrition
GL 7.1	Cover Crops / Mulch	5	Partial	3 / 5	Cover crop plan undocumented
GL 7.2	Herbicide Use	10	Partial	6 / 10	IP coding & Appendix 2A pending
GL 8.1	Nutrition — Soil Analysis	5	Partial	3 / 5	Soil analysis reports not attached
GL 8.2	Nutrition — Leaf Analysis	5	Partial	4 / 5	Lab report cross-reference needed
Irrigation
GL 9.1	Water Use Licence	5	Missing	0 / 5	DWS registration unconfirmed
GL 9.2	Irrigation Scheduling	5	Complete	5 / 5	—
GL 9.3	Irrigation Records	5	Complete	5 / 5	—
GL 9.4	Water Quality	5	Partial	3 / 5	Water quality test results missing
Other Cultivation Practices
GL 10	Harvesting	5	Partial	3 / 5	Harvest protocol documentation incomplete
GL 11	Post-Harvest	5	Partial	3 / 5	Transport & cold chain records needed
GL 12	Growth Regulators	5	Complete	5 / 5	—
Integrated Pest Management & Spray Programme
GL 13.1	IPM — Monitoring	10	Partial	6 / 10	Formal scouting records missing
GL 13.2	IPM — Biological Control	10	Partial	6 / 10	Biological agent records incomplete
GL 13.3	Spray Programme	50	Partial	~40 / 50	IP coding & signatures needed
Chemical Safety (GL 14)
GL 14.1	Chemical Store — Structure	10	Missing	0 / 10	SANS 10206 checklist & photos needed
GL 14.2	Chemical Store — Management	10	Missing	0 / 10	Filling point & inventory documentation
GL 14.3	Spray Operator Training	10	Missing	0 / 10	Accredited training certs for operators
GL 14.4	Medical Surveillance	10	Missing	0 / 10	OHP certificates for 5 operators
GL 14.5	PPE & Ablution	10	Missing	0 / 10	PPE provision & wash facility photos
GL 14.6	Container Disposal	10	Missing	0 / 10	CropLife SA recycler letter needed
Labour & Social
GL 15	Labour Practices	10	Partial	6 / 10	5 of 11 record categories missing
	TOTAL	319	44%	~142 / 319	Need 223 to pass (+81 pts)

Spray Programme Deep Dive — 14 Applications, 2025–2026 Season

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Spray Timeline — Season 2025–2026

14 applications from September through March, mapped to growth stages

Downy + Powdery focus Botrytis added Insecticide (Movento) Post-harvest

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Product Analysis — 22 Products Used

Active ingredients, FRAC/IRAC codes, and resistance risk profile

Product	Active Ingredient	Target	FRAC/IRAC	Sprays Used	Risk
Multi-site & Low-Risk Fungicides
Unizeb 750 WDG	Mancozeb	Downy mildew	M3	1.1, 1.2, 3, 4	Low
Sulphur 800 WDG	Sulphur	Powdery / mites	M2	1.1, 1.2, 3, 7, 8, 11, PH	Low
Ensign	Potassium bicarbonate	Powdery mildew	NC	1.1, 1.2, 3, 4	Low
Folpan 80 WDG	Folpet	Downy mildew	M4	8, 9, 10, 11	Low
Phosguard	K-phosphonate	Downy mildew	P7	8, 9, 10	V.Low
Agri Cure	Copper + mancozeb	Downy mildew	M1+M3	13	Low
Coprox	Copper oxychloride	Downy mildew	M1	PH	Low
DiPel DF	Bacillus thuringiensis	Caterpillars	11A (IRAC)	6	V.Low
Specific-site Fungicides (Medium Risk)
Brilliant 300 SL	Amisulbrom	Downy mildew	45 (QiI)	3, 4	Med
Prosper 500 EC	Spiroxamine	Powdery mildew	5 (Morpholine)	3, 8, 10	Med
Cymox	Cymoxanil	Downy mildew	27	4	Med
Nimrod	Bupirimate	Powdery mildew	8	4	Med
Orvego	Ametoctradin + dimethomorph	Downy mildew	45+40	6	Med
Revolver/Cantus	Boscalid	Botrytis / Powdery	7 (SDHI)	6	Med
Java-f/Vallis-f	Benthiavalicarb	Downy mildew	40 (CAA)	7	Med
Vivando	Metrafenone	Powdery mildew	U13	7	Med
MIRAVIS	Pydiflumetofen	Powdery mildew	7 (SDHI)	9	Med
Protector 400 SC	Fluazinam	Botrytis	29	9, 10	Med
Excalibur 200 EW	Myclobutanil	Powdery mildew	3 (DMI)	11	Med
Teldor 500 SC	Fenhexamid	Botrytis	17	11, 12	Med
Luna Privilege	Fluopyram	Botrytis	7 (SDHI)	13	Med
Insecticide
Movento	Spirotetramat	Mealy bug	23 (IRAC)	MB	Med

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Fungicide Rotation Strategy — Anti-Resistance Management

10+ FRAC groups used across 14 sprays

FRAC Group	Mode of Action	Products	# Sprays	Risk Level
Low-Risk (Contact / Multi-site)
M3 (Multi-site)	Contact	Unizeb, Agri Cure	5	Low
M2 (Inorganic)	Contact	Sulphur	7	Low
M4 (Multi-site)	Contact	Folpan	4	Low
M1 (Inorganic)	Contact	Coprox, Agri Cure	2	Low
P7 (Phosphonate)	Host defence	Phosguard	3	V.Low
Medium-Risk (Specific-site)
7 (SDHI)	Respiration	Cantus, MIRAVIS, Luna	3	Medium
5 (Morpholine)	Sterol	Prosper	3	Medium
45 / QiI	Respiration	Brilliant, Orvego	3	Medium
40 (CAA)	Cell wall	Orvego, Java-f	2	Medium
3 (DMI)	Sterol	Excalibur	1	Medium
17 (Hydroxyanilide)	SBI III	Teldor	2	Medium
29 (Dinitroaniline)	Lipid	Protector	2	Medium
U13 (Unknown)	Unknown	Vivando	1	Medium

Rotation assessment: The programme uses 10+ FRAC groups with deliberate rotation to manage resistance risk. Multi-site contact fungicides (M-groups) form the backbone — these have low resistance risk. Specific-site inhibitors (SDHI, DMI, CAA) are used sparingly and rotated to prevent resistance buildup. No broad-spectrum insecticides or pyrethroids appear in the programme.

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Penalty Score Estimation — GL 13.3 (×10 multiplier, max 50 pts)

Based on product risk profiles and FRAC classification

Without official IP coding values, precise calculation is not possible. However, based on the product risk profiles — dominated by multi-site contact fungicides — the penalty total is likely low.

✓ Factors in Hasher's favour

Multi-site fungicides (low IP rating)

M2, M3, M4 backbone = minimal penalty contribution

Only 1 insecticide application (Movento)

Applied to subset of blocks only (mealy bug), not blanket

DiPel (BT organic)

Zero / near-zero penalty — biological insecticide

Phosguard (phosphonate)

Very low risk; host-defence inducer, not direct fungicide

No pyrethroids, no organophosphates

These high-penalty classes are entirely absent from the programme

⚠ Missing for formal submission

IP coding per product

Download from ipw.co.za classification tables

FRAC codes in spray sheets

Column exists but mostly unfilled in current documents

Weather conditions at spray time

Temperature, wind speed, humidity at application

Start/finish times per spray

Required for compliance; not currently recorded

Signed instruction copies

Consultant + operator signatures on all 14 sheets

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Cellar / Winery Data

Cellar evaluation data (Appendix 4) has not yet been collected. If Hasher operates its own cellar (reported online — unverified), winery records need separate assessment.

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Bottler Data

No bottler data received. If bottling is done on-estate, this section applies. If by third party, their IPW registration needs confirmation.

WWF — Conservation Champion

The BWI Conservation Champion programme recognises farms that commit to conserving natural land alongside vineyards.

What You Appear to Have

Reported online — needs formal confirmation

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WWF Conservation Champion Status Reported on WWF South Africa (May 2022). Current status and certificate not verified from data.
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53+ ha Conservation Area Overberg Sandstone Fynbos habitat reported online. Not verified with documents.
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Alien Vegetation Clearing R27,800 alien clearing spend confirmed in Viking 2025 purchase records.
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Game Cameras Installed Mentioned on website. Photos or records needed to verify.
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Endemic Predatory Bugs Referenced on website as bio-control. Supplier records needed.

What Is Missing

Required to verify and maintain WWF status

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Current WWF Certificate Obtain current year certificate from BWI/WWF. Confirm whether 2022 status is still active.
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Conservation Management Plan Formal written plan for natural areas with annual review.
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Vegetation Survey Qualified botanist survey of Fynbos habitat required by BWI.
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Fire Management Plan Formal fire plan + FPA membership proof.
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Total Conservation Area Confirmation Confirm exact hectares of natural land and its legal protection status.

WIETA — Ethical Trade

WIETA certifies farms for ethical labour practices. No WIETA data was provided in the data set — current certification status is unknown and should be verified with the farm.

Recommended next priority after IPW is secured

With 19 permanent workers across 31 blocks, WIETA certification demonstrates ethical employment practices to international buyers. The labour records in your farm program provide a foundation.

Foundation You Already Have

Existing records that support WIETA readiness

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19 Permanent Workers Documented Labour allocation across all blocks in 2025 Farm Program
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Named Spray Operators (5) Operator names appear in spray instruction records

What WIETA Requires

To be gathered in 2026–2027

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Employment Contracts Signed contracts for all permanent and seasonal workers
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Wage Records & Pay Slips Minimum wage compliance evidence
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Health & Safety Policy Written OHS policy, first aid kits, incident log
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Training Records Skills development plans and training attendance
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Housing Policy (if applicable) Worker housing conditions documentation

Strategic Analysis

Deep-dive analysis across score recovery, spray intelligence, conservation, and documentation planning. This is a consulting-grade assessment of Hasher Family Estate's certification readiness.

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Score Recovery Waterfall

From current ~142 pts to potential ~319 pts — what each phase unlocks

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Score Bridge — 142 → 223 (need +81 points)

Three scenarios: minimum effort, recommended, maximum

Scenario	Actions	Points Recovered	Est. Total	Pass?
Minimum (documentation only)	GL 14 photos + certs, IP coding, signatures, water licence, IPW cert	+68 pts	~210	No (need 223)
Recommended (all immediate)	All minimum + env. plan draft + energy records start	+93 pts	~235	Yes ✓
Maximum (immediate + short-term)	All recommended + conservation plan, soil analysis, fire plan, WUE	+154 pts	~296	Yes (93%)

The minimum scenario focuses purely on collecting existing paperwork — no new farming practices needed. It falls 13 points short of passing. Adding the environment management plan draft (+35 pts from GL 2) is what tips the balance. The recommended scenario creates a comfortable 12-point buffer above the pass mark.

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Effort vs Impact — Where to Invest Time

Prioritised by points-per-hour of effort

Action	Points	Est. Effort	Points/Hour	Priority
Photo chemical store + filling point	+20	1–2 hours	10–20	★★★★★
Locate IPW training cert	+5	30 min	10	★★★★★
Confirm water use licence	+5	1–2 hours	2.5–5	★★★★★
Sign 14 spray instructions	+8	2 hours	4	★★★★
Download & fill IP coding	+10	4–6 hours	1.5–2.5	★★★
Collect operator training certs	+20	2–4 hours	5–10	★★★★
Obtain medical exam records	+10	2–4 hours	2.5–5	★★★
CropLife container recycler letter	+10	1–2 hours	5–10	★★★★
Draft environment management plan	+35	8–16 hours	2–4	★★★
Energy tracking (backfill invoices)	+15	4–8 hours	2–4	★★★
Carbon footprint calculation	+5	2–3 hours	1.5–2.5	★★

The highest-value actions are the simplest: photographing the chemical store and locating existing certificates yields +25 points in under 2 hours. The environment management plan is the single biggest point item (+35) but requires the most effort (8–16 hours) — however, it’s what makes the difference between failing and passing.

Priority 1 — Immediate (before May submission) +78 points → enough to pass

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+5 pts Confirm Water Use Licence (DWS) GL 9.1 — disqualification risk if missing. Contact DWS regional office to confirm registration number.
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+5 pts Locate or renew IPW Training Certificate GL 1 — required. If expired, book VinPro/WOSA refresher course (1 day).
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+20 pts Photograph chemical store, filling point, PPE GL 14.1–14.2 — SANS 10206 checklist. Take dated photos, upload to compliance folder.
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+20 pts Collect operator training certs + OHP exams GL 14.3–14.4 — accredited training certificates for all 5 spray operators.
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+10 pts Collect CropLife container disposal records GL 14.6 — obtain recycler letter from CropLife SA and document triple-rinse procedure.
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+8 pts Sign all 14 spray instruction sheets Consultant (K. Watt) AND spray operator signatures on each sheet.
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+10 pts Complete IP coding (Appendix 2A, 2B, 2C) GL 13.3 ×10 — download classification tables from ipw.co.za, fill in per product.

Completing all immediate items adds +78 points → estimated total 220 pts — very close to the 223-point pass threshold.

Priority 2 — Short-term (next 3 months) +76 points

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+12 pts Obtain conservation status documentation Confirm conserved hectares, verify WWF Conservation Champion status with formal certificate.
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+35 pts Draft Environment Management Plan GL 2 — formal written plan: risk identification, mitigation, monitoring. Template available from VinPro.
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+15 pts Start energy tracking GL 2.2 — fuel + electricity consumption. Backfill from invoices, calculate at climatefruitandwine.co.za.
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+2 pts Commission SANAS soil analysis For blocks overdue. Results within 2–3 weeks from accredited lab.
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+8 pts Document fire management plan Confirm FPA membership, firebreaks, emergency contacts, equipment list.
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+2 pts Formalise cover crop documentation Already in practice — needs written record per block.
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+2 pts Calculate Water Use Efficiency m³/ton per block. Data exists in irrigation records, just needs calculation.

Priority 3 — Medium-term (2026–2027 season) +23 points + strategic

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+4 pts Implement structured IPM scouting programme Weekly block walks with standardised observation forms. Build evidence base for GL 13.1–13.2.
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Complete cellar evaluation data (Appendix 4) If own cellar exists, separate winery assessment needed.
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Pursue WIETA certification Wine Industry Ethical Trade Association — increasingly required by export buyers.
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Deploy RootCheck for continuous event-based logging Automated compliance evidence collection via DataRootAi platform.
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Build IP coding database for automated penalty scoring Eliminate manual Appendix 2A/2B/2C completion each season.

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Biggest Point Opportunities

Ranked by points at stake — where to focus effort first

IPW Area	Points at Stake	What's Needed	Difficulty
Environment Plans (GL 2)	99	Written env plan + conservation plan + energy records	Medium
Chemical Safety (GL 14)	60	Photos + certs + medical records — paperwork that exists	Easy
Spray Programme (GL 13.3 ×10)	50	IP coding + signed sheets + Appendix 2B/2C	Medium
IPM (GL 13.1–13.2)	20	Document the bio-control program already in use	Easy
Carbon Footprint (GL 2.2)	15	Collect 2 years of invoices; online calculator	Easy
Irrigation & Records (GL 9+15)	20	WUE calculation + 5 missing record categories	Easy

💡 Key Insight

Hasher Family Estate's farming practice is well above average — 14 complete spray programs, expert cultivar selection, full irrigation monitoring, and active conservation. The ~44% score reflects a documentation deficit, not an operational one. Most missing points can be recovered by collecting paperwork over the next 4–6 weeks.

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Spray Timeline — Season 2025–2026

14 applications mapped to vine growth stages

Downy + Powdery focus Botrytis added Insecticide (Movento) Post-harvest

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Spray Coverage by Block Category

All 30 vine blocks across 3 spray equipment configurations

Category	Blocks	Area	Equipment	All 14 Sprays?
Tramlines	5	~3.0 ha	Kubota + Nobeli 600L	Yes — all 14
Old Vines	13	~11.2 ha	JD5076 + RS 1500L	Yes — all 14
New Vines	12	~15.5 ha	JD5076 + Afgri 1000L	Yes + Movento
Total	30	~29.7 ha	100% coverage across all block categories

New vine blocks received an additional Movento (spirotetramat) application targeting mealy bug. The three equipment configurations ensure appropriate volume rates — smaller Nobeli 600L for tight tramline blocks, larger RS 1500L for wide-row old vines.

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Product Analysis — 22 Products Used

Active ingredients, FRAC/IRAC codes, and resistance risk profile

Product	Active Ingredient	Target	FRAC/IRAC	Sprays Used	Risk
Multi-site & Low-Risk
Unizeb 750 WDG	Mancozeb	Downy mildew	M3	1.1, 1.2, 3, 4	Low
Sulphur 800 WDG	Sulphur	Powdery / mites	M2	1.1, 1.2, 3, 7, 8, 11, PH	Low
Ensign	Potassium bicarbonate	Powdery mildew	NC	1.1, 1.2, 3, 4	Low
Folpan 80 WDG	Folpet	Downy mildew	M4	8, 9, 10, 11	Low
Phosguard	K-phosphonate	Downy mildew	P7	8, 9, 10	V.Low
Agri Cure	Copper + mancozeb	Downy mildew	M1+M3	13	Low
Coprox	Copper oxychloride	Downy mildew	M1	PH	Low
DiPel DF	Bacillus thuringiensis	Caterpillars	11A (IRAC)	6	V.Low
Specific-site (Medium Risk)
Brilliant 300 SL	Amisulbrom	Downy mildew	45 (QiI)	3, 4	Med
Prosper 500 EC	Spiroxamine	Powdery mildew	5 (Morpholine)	3, 8, 10	Med
Cymox	Cymoxanil	Downy mildew	27	4	Med
Nimrod	Bupirimate	Powdery mildew	8	4	Med
Orvego	Ametoctradin + dimethomorph	Downy mildew	45+40	6	Med
Revolver/Cantus	Boscalid	Botrytis / Powdery	7 (SDHI)	6	Med
Java-f/Vallis-f	Benthiavalicarb	Downy mildew	40 (CAA)	7	Med
Vivando	Metrafenone	Powdery mildew	U13	7	Med
MIRAVIS	Pydiflumetofen	Powdery mildew	7 (SDHI)	9	Med
Protector 400 SC	Fluazinam	Botrytis	29	9, 10	Med
Excalibur 200 EW	Myclobutanil	Powdery mildew	3 (DMI)	11	Med
Teldor 500 SC	Fenhexamid	Botrytis	17	11, 12	Med
Luna Privilege	Fluopyram	Botrytis	7 (SDHI)	13	Med
Insecticide
Movento	Spirotetramat	Mealy bug	23 (IRAC)	MB	Med

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FRAC Rotation Strategy — Anti-Resistance Management

10+ FRAC groups ensure effective resistance management

FRAC Group	Mode of Action	Products	# Sprays	Risk
Low-Risk (Contact / Multi-site)
M3 (Multi-site)	Contact	Unizeb, Agri Cure	5	Low
M2 (Inorganic)	Contact	Sulphur	7	Low
M4 (Multi-site)	Contact	Folpan	4	Low
M1 (Inorganic)	Contact	Coprox, Agri Cure	2	Low
P7 (Phosphonate)	Host defence	Phosguard	3	V.Low
Medium-Risk (Specific-site)
7 (SDHI)	Respiration	Cantus, MIRAVIS, Luna	3	Medium
5 (Morpholine)	Sterol	Prosper	3	Medium
45 / QiI	Respiration	Brilliant, Orvego	3	Medium
40 (CAA)	Cell wall	Orvego, Java-f	2	Medium
3 (DMI)	Sterol	Excalibur	1	Medium
17 (Hydroxyanilide)	SBI III	Teldor	2	Medium
29 (Dinitroaniline)	Lipid	Protector	2	Medium
U13 (Unknown)	Unknown	Vivando	1	Medium

Rotation assessment: The programme uses 10+ FRAC groups with deliberate rotation to manage resistance risk. Multi-site contact fungicides (M-groups) form the backbone. Specific-site inhibitors (SDHI, DMI, CAA) are used sparingly and rotated. No broad-spectrum insecticides or pyrethroids appear in the programme.

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IPW Penalty Score Estimation — GL 13.3 (×10, max 50 pts)

Risk-profile-based assessment without official IP coding

✓ Factors in Hasher's favour

Multi-site fungicides (low IP rating)

M2, M3, M4 backbone = minimal penalty

Only 1 insecticide (Movento)

Subset of blocks only

DiPel (BT organic)

Zero / near-zero penalty

No pyrethroids, no organophosphates

High-penalty classes entirely absent

⚠ Missing for formal calculation

IP coding per product

Download from ipw.co.za tables

FRAC codes in spray sheets

Column exists but mostly unfilled

Weather + start/finish times

Not currently recorded at spray time

Signed instruction copies

Consultant + operator signatures needed

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FRAC Group Rotation Matrix

Visual mapping of fungicide mode-of-action groups across the 14-spray season

The dot matrix reveals the programme's architecture at a glance: multi-site contact fungicides (M2, M3, M4) form the season backbone, with specific-site products used sparingly and never repeated in consecutive sprays. This is textbook anti-resistance rotation — each FRAC group appears in well-separated windows, preventing selection pressure from building.

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Disease Pressure & Spray Timing Correlation

How the programme responds to Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley conditions

Downy Mildew (Plasmopara viticola)

The programme addresses downy mildew across the entire season with a classic step-down strategy. Early season (Sprays 1–4, Sep–Oct) uses preventive multi-site contact fungicides (mancozeb) during the high-risk budbreak-to-shoot-growth phase when young tissues are most susceptible. Mid-season transitions to systemic alternatives (Brilliant/QiI, Orvego/CAA) for curative action during active disease pressure at flowering. Late season shifts to Folpan (M4) + Phosguard (P7 phosphonate) for sustained protection through véraison — a lower-risk combination that reduces resistance pressure ahead of harvest. The post-harvest copper application (Coprox) provides a clean break before dormancy.

Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe necator)

Sulphur (M2) provides the season backbone — used in 7 of 14 sprays. This is classic IPM: a zero-resistance-risk product used for preventive coverage, supplemented with specific-site products (Prosper/morpholine, Vivando/U13, Excalibur/DMI, MIRAVIS/SDHI) only when disease pressure requires curative intervention. The single use of each specific-site product per season is excellent anti-resistance practice.

Botrytis (Botrytis cinerea)

Botrytis management begins at flowering (Spray 6, Cantus/SDHI) — the critical infection window for latent Botrytis. The programme then intensifies through véraison with three different FRAC groups in succession: Protector/29 (Sprays 9–10), Teldor/17 (Sprays 11–12), Luna Privilege/7 (Spray 13). This 3-product rotation across 3 different modes of action is textbook anti-resistance management. Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley’s maritime proximity creates high humidity — making this aggressive Botrytis programme essential.

Insect & Pest Management

Remarkably restrained. Only two insecticide/pest products used all season: DiPel DF (Bacillus thuringiensis, biological, IRAC 11A) for caterpillars in a single spray (6), and Movento (spirotetramat, IRAC 23) for mealy bug on new vines only. No pyrethroids, no organophosphates, no neonicotinoids. This is a farm that relies on natural enemy conservation rather than broad-spectrum insect control — consistent with the reported predator bug release programme.

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Rainfall Context — Season 2025–2026

Spray timing in context of actual rainfall patterns

The 2025 season recorded 623.9 mm total rainfall — significantly below the 3-year average of 869 mm (2023: 1,161.7 mm, 2024: 822.3 mm). Lower rainfall generally reduces downy mildew pressure but the maritime influence of the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley maintains high humidity regardless. The February 2026 spike (132.1 mm) during harvest creates peak Botrytis risk — coinciding with the intensive Botrytis programme (Sprays 11–13) in the weeks prior.

Month	2023 (mm)	2024 (mm)	2025 (mm)	3yr Avg	Key Spray Activity
Sep	n/a	n/a	29.8	—	Sprays 1.1, 1.2 — budbreak protection
Oct	n/a	n/a	49.2	—	Sprays 3, 4, MB, 6 — shoot growth + flowering
Nov	n/a	n/a	55.7	—	Sprays 7, 8 — mid-season transition
Dec	n/a	n/a	18.4	—	Sprays 9, 10 — véraison, Botrytis starts
Jan	n/a	n/a	42.6	—	Sprays 11, 12, 13 — pre-harvest Botrytis
Feb	n/a	n/a	132.1	—	Harvest — peak Botrytis risk
Annual total		1,161.7	822.3	623.9	869 mm avg

Monthly breakdowns for 2023 and 2024 are not available in the source data — only annual totals and the 2025 monthly distribution from the farm’s weather station. The February rainfall spike is the single most important data point: it validates the programme’s front-loading of Botrytis-specific products in the preceding weeks.

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IPM Philosophy Assessment

How Hasher’s approach compares to IPW best practice

IPM Principle	IPW Expectation	Hasher Practice	Score
Monitoring before treating	Regular scouting records	Targeted treatments suggest monitoring exists; formal records missing	Partial
Biological control first	Prioritise natural enemies	DiPel BT, predator bug releases (reported), zero pyrethroids	Strong
Spot treatment over blanket	Target specific blocks/areas	Movento only on new vines; most sprays are full-cover (standard for fungicides)	Good
Resistance management	Rotate FRAC groups	10+ groups, deliberate rotation, no consecutive repeats	Excellent
Threshold-based decisions	Treat only above thresholds	No threshold records in data; suspected but unverified	Unverified

Overall IPM assessment: Hasher practices IPM at a high level — the spray programme demonstrates expert-level product selection and rotation. The main gap is formal documentation of monitoring and threshold-based decision-making. The absence of scouting records doesn’t mean scouting doesn’t happen — the targeted nature of insecticide use strongly suggests informed decision-making.

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Resistance Pressure Analysis

Quantifying resistance risk by FRAC group frequency and timing

FRAC Group	Products	# Uses	Season Timing	Exposure Risk	Assessment
7 (SDHI)	Cantus (Sp 6), MIRAVIS (Sp 9), Luna (Sp 13)	3	Flowering → Pre-harvest	ELEVATED	3 SDHI applications across season; different actives but same target site. IPW and FRAC recommend max 2 SDHI per season in some regions.
5 (Morph)	Prosper (Sp 3, 8, 10)	3	Early → Late season	MONITOR	Same product used 3× but spread across season with gaps. Acceptable if local resistance data supports it.
M3	Unizeb + Agri Cure	5	Early + Late	NEGLIGIBLE	Multi-site — zero resistance risk by definition
M2	Sulphur	7	Throughout	NEGLIGIBLE	Inorganic — no resistance mechanism known
M4	Folpan	4	Mid–Late	NEGLIGIBLE	Multi-site contact
45/QiI	Brilliant, Orvego	3	Early–Mid	LOW-MED	Different actives in same group; monitor for cross-resistance
40 (CAA)	Orvego, Java-f	2	Mid	LOW	Well within recommended limits
P7	Phosguard	3	Mid–Late	NEGLIGIBLE	Phosphonate — host defence, not direct fungicide
3 (DMI)	Excalibur	1	Late	LOW	Single use — minimal resistance pressure
17	Teldor	2	Late	LOW	Hydroxyanilide — well within limits
29	Protector	2	Mid–Late	LOW	Unique mode — low cross-resistance risk

Key finding — SDHI exposure: The SDHI group (FRAC 7) is used 3 times across the season with three different active ingredients (boscalid, pydiflumetofen, fluopyram). While product rotation within the group is good practice, the total SDHI exposure warrants monitoring. FRAC International recommends limiting SDHI applications in regions with confirmed resistance. For the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley — with high humidity favouring Botrytis cinerea — consider substituting one SDHI application with an alternative mode of action (e.g., a second hydroxyanilide application or iprodione) in the 2026–2027 season.

Positive finding — Multi-site backbone: 63% of spray applications include at least one multi-site contact fungicide (M2, M3, M4, or M1). This is above the FRAC-recommended minimum of 50% and significantly reduces overall resistance selection pressure.

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Mode of Action Diversity per Spray

Higher diversity = lower resistance selection pressure per application

Spray	# FRAC Groups	Products	Diversity
1.1	3	M3 + M2 + NC	Good
1.2	3	M3 + M2 + NC	Good
3	5	M3 + M2 + NC + 45 + 5	Excellent
4	5	M3 + 45 + 27 + 8 + NC	Excellent
MB	1	23 (insecticide)	N/A (targeted)
6	4	45+40 + 7 + 11A	Very Good
7	3	M2 + 40 + U13	Good
8	4	M2 + M4 + P7 + 5	Very Good
9	4	M4 + P7 + 7 + 29	Very Good
10	4	M4 + P7 + 5 + 29	Very Good
11	4	M2 + M4 + 3 + 17	Very Good
12	1	17	Targeted
13	2	7 + M1+M3	Adequate
PH	2	M2 + M1	Clean-up

Average diversity: 3.1 FRAC groups per spray application. The early-season sprays (3, 4) show the highest diversity with 5 groups — this maximises protection during the most vulnerable growth stages while spreading resistance pressure across multiple targets.

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Spray Programme Strategy Assessment

Overall evaluation of the 2025–2026 plant protection approach

Strategy Element	Assessment	Detail
Product selection	Expert-level	22 products across 13+ FRAC groups; no high-risk classes (pyrethroids, organophosphates)
Timing alignment	Excellent	Sprays aligned to vine phenology — budbreak protection, flowering Botrytis, pre-harvest defence
Resistance management	Very Good	10+ FRAC groups rotated; SDHI exposure (3×) warrants monitoring
Biological integration	Strong	DiPel BT organic + predator bug conservation (zero pyrethroids)
Coverage consistency	Complete	All 30 blocks covered across all 14 sprays; equipment adapted per category
Calibration records	Complete	Tractor, nozzle type, pressure, speed documented per spray
Operator accountability	Partial	5 operators named; signatures not on file
Weather correlation	Missing	Wind speed, direction, start/finish times not recorded

Overall assessment: The spray programme is Hasher Family Estate’s strongest IPW asset. At potentially 40–50 out of 50 points (×10 multiplier), this is the single highest-scoring item in the evaluation. The programme demonstrates consultant-grade expertise in product selection, FRAC rotation, and growth-stage-appropriate timing. The primary gaps are administrative (IP coding, signatures, weather records) rather than agronomic — these can be resolved without changing any farming practice.

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GL 2 — Environment Management (99 points at stake)

The single largest scoring block in IPW. Currently scoring near zero due to missing documentation.

GL 2 is worth 99 points — nearly one-third of the 319-point total. Hasher likely has significant conservation practice on the ground (reported WWF status, alien clearing spend), but almost none of it is documented in the format IPW requires.

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Table A.1 — Environmental Awareness (50 points)

23 questions across water, soil, biodiversity, energy, waste management

#	Requirement	Status	Evidence
1	Written Environmental Management Plan	✗ Missing	No formal document on file
2	Risk identification (water, soil, biodiversity)	✗ Missing	Part of EMP, not yet drafted
3	Mitigation measures documented	~ Partial	Alien clearing documented (R27,800), other measures not formalised
4	Water source protection	~ Partial	Irrigation data excellent; DWS licence status unconfirmed
5	Riparian buffer zones	~ Partial	Reported online; no mapping or documentation
6	Soil erosion prevention	✓ Have	Cover crops in use (documented in spray programs)
7	Soil health monitoring	~ Partial	Some SANAS analyses exist; not all blocks current
8	Alien vegetation clearing	✓ Have	R27,800 spend in Viking 2025 purchase records
9	Indigenous vegetation protection	~ Partial	WWF status reported but no official documentation
10	Biodiversity corridor maintenance	~ Partial	Likely exists (Hemel-en-Aarde), not mapped
11	Fire management plan	✗ Missing	No formal plan or FPA membership documentation
12	Waste management procedure	✗ Missing	CropLife recycling likely, no records
13	Energy use monitoring	✗ Missing	No electricity or fuel tracking
14	Energy reduction plan	✗ Missing	Requires baseline data first
15	Water Use Efficiency calculation	~ Partial	Irrigation data complete, WUE not calculated
16–23	Other environmental awareness items	✗ Missing	Training records, emergency response, monitoring

✓ Confirmed: 2 items ~ Partial: 6 items ✗ Missing: 8 items

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Table A.2 — Carbon Footprint Calculation (15 points)

Requires 2 years of fuel and electricity data

Requirement	Status	Notes
Electricity consumption (kWh) — 2 years	✗ Missing	Backfill from Eskom/municipal invoices
Diesel/petrol consumption (litres) — 2 years	✗ Missing	Backfill from fuel supplier records
Calculate at climatefruitandwine.co.za	✗ Missing	Online tool, ~2 hours with invoice data
Reduction targets documented	✗ Missing	Set after baseline calculation

Recovery potential: All 15 points are recoverable. The online calculator at climatefruitandwine.co.za is straightforward — the only blocker is gathering 2 years of invoices. This is a high-ratio effort-to-points investment.

Table B — Natural Areas & Conservation (34 points)

Biodiversity corridors, natural areas, conservation champion status

Requirement	Status	Evidence
Map of natural/untransformed areas on farm	✗ Missing	No GIS or hand-drawn map on file
% of farm under natural vegetation	~ Partial	Reported ~35% online, unverified. Hemel-en-Aarde fynbos context supports claim.
Conservation plan / stewardship agreement	~ Partial	WWF Conservation Champion reported (2022), no certificate on file
Invasive alien species management	✓ Have	R27,800 alien clearing spend documented in Viking 2025
Indigenous vegetation rehabilitation	~ Partial	Likely ongoing with alien clearing; not separately documented
Endangered species awareness	✗ Missing	No species register or survey
Membership of conservancy / biodiversity programme	~ Partial	WWF status claimed; Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve context

Opportunity: Hasher's location in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (Cape Floral Kingdom, UNESCO site) means that simply documenting existing natural areas could unlock significant points. A half-day mapping exercise with GPS could recover 12–20 points.

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Documentation Roadmap — 2026 Season

Phased action plan from April through September and beyond

AprMayJunJulAugSepOct+

IMMEDIATE

GL14 photos, sigs, DWS, IPW cert

SHORT-TERM

Env plan, energy, soil, fire plan

MEDIUM-TERM

Cellar eval, WIETA, scouting

April–May 2026 — Submission Sprint

7 actions, +78 pts potential

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Week 1–2: Chemical store documentation Photograph store, filling point, PPE. SANS 10206 checklist walkthrough. 1 afternoon.
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Week 1: DWS licence confirmation Phone DWS regional office. Obtain reference number or start application.
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Week 1: IPW training certificate Check with VinPro. If expired, register for next available course.
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Week 2–3: Operator certificates + medical exams Collect from 5 operators. Arrange OHP if needed.
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Week 2: CropLife disposal records Contact CropLife SA for recycler letter.
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Week 3: Spray sheet signatures Arrange signing session with K. Watt + operators for all 14 sheets.
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Week 3–4: IP coding completion Download tables from ipw.co.za. Complete Appendix 2A, 2B, 2C.

June–August 2026 — Documentation Build

7 actions, +76 pts potential

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June: Draft Environment Management Plan Use VinPro template. Include risk identification, mitigation, monitoring schedule. 35 pts.
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June: Energy tracking setup Request 2-year invoice history from Eskom + fuel supplier. Set up monthly recording. 15 pts.
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June–July: Conservation area mapping GPS walk of natural areas. Confirm WWF status with CapeNature. 12 pts.
✓

July: Soil analysis commission Send samples for blocks without current SANAS analysis. 2 pts.
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July: Fire management plan Draft plan, confirm FPA membership, document firebreaks. 8 pts.
✓

August: Cover crop documentation Already in practice. Photograph and record per block. 2 pts.
✓

August: WUE calculation Calculate m³/ton from existing irrigation records. 2 pts.

September 2026 Onwards — Strategic Improvements

Positioning for 2026–2027 season and beyond

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Implement structured IPM scouting programme Weekly block walks with standardised forms. Start at budbreak (Sep). Builds evidence base for GL 13.1–13.2. +4 pts.
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Cellar evaluation (Appendix 4) If Hasher operates own cellar, full winery assessment required. Separate workstream.
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WIETA certification Ethical trade certification. 6–12 month process. Increasingly required for UK/EU export.
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Deploy RootCheck platform Continuous event-based logging. Automated evidence collection for spray, scouting, tasks. Eliminates annual documentation scramble.

💡 The Bottom Line

The documentation roadmap is achievable within a single off-season. Phase 1 (April–May) gets Hasher to the pass threshold. Phase 2 (June–August) builds a comfortable buffer. Phase 3 (September+) positions the estate for multi-year compliance maturity and export readiness. Total investment: approximately 40–60 hours of administrative effort spread over 5 months.