South African vineyard deploys Indian Runner ducks to control pests naturally
Vergenoegd Low Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa uses Indian Runner ducks to manage vineyard pests without chemical pesticides, according to footage from the AP Archive dated October 8, 2026. Estate Manager Christiaan Cloete explained in the clip that Indian Runner ducks were chosen because they walk upright and can get into the cracks of the vine rows to reach pests.
✓ Verified
- ✓Indian Runner ducks are used at Vergenoegd Low Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa for pest management. (Source: AP Archive, dated October 8, 2026)
- ✓Christiaan Cloete is the Estate Manager at the farm. (Source: AP Archive soundbite)
~ Interpretation
- ~The practice represents sustainable agricultural innovation. (Source: AP Archive characterization through editorial framing)
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