Every decision carries the weight of an entire season — Vineyard Intelligence by Richey Kidd

EVERYDECISION
carriestheweight
ofanentireseason.

Weather changes. Disease pressure builds.
Timing windows close. And you carry it all.

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Weather

Weather Risk

LOW

Clear skies, 8km/h wind

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Disease

Disease Pressure

MODERATE

Downy mildew watch

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Harvest

Harvest Window

12 DAYS

Brix at 22.5°

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Timing

Spray Window

48 HRS

Optimal: Tomorrow AM

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Compliance

Audit Ready

100%

All records current

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Soil

Soil Moisture

OPTIMAL

65% field capacity

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Growth

Growth Stage

E-L 31

Berries pea-size

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The Solution

YOUR INTELLIGENCE LAYER

A system that sits between the complexity and your decisions,transforming data into actionable intelligence.

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DATA SOURCES

7+ Real-time Feeds

Continuous streams of vineyard intelligence

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We handle the complexity.

You make the decisions.

The Output

CLARITY IN YOUR POCKET

Real intelligence, not raw data.
Advice you can act on, delivered where you already are.

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Instant Alerts

Risk notifications when action is needed

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Natural Conversation

Ask questions in plain language

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Auto-Generated Docs

Compliance PDFs ready for audit

✨Try the interactive demo — type a question and see VI respond!

Vineyard Intelligence

Vineyard Intel

Online

Today
🚨 ACTION REQUIRED Downy mildew conditions detected: • Leaf wetness: 6+ hours overnight • Temp: 18-22°C (ideal for spores) • Next rain: Thursday ⏰ Spray window closes in 36 hours Tap to view recommended products →
06:45
When exactly should I spray?
07:02
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is your best window: ✓ Wind: 8 km/h (safe for application) ✓ Dry period: 72 hrs after application ✓ Humidity: 45% (optimal drying) 📍 Best time: 6:00–10:00 AM (Before afternoon thermals kick in) Shall I add this to your spray log?
07:02
Yes please. What's overall disease risk this week?
07:08
Added to spray log ✓ This week's disease pressure: 🔴 Downy Mildew: HIGH Action: Spray tomorrow 🟡 Powdery Mildew: MODERATE Monitor Block A 🟢 Botrytis: LOW Compliance status: All records current
07:08
Here's your updated compliance pack:
07:09

Try asking: "What's the weather forecast?" or "Help"

Capabilities

FOUR PILLARS OF INTELLIGENCE

Everything you need, delivered where you already are.

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Daily Risk Monitoring

WhatsApp alerts

Continuous analysis of weather × disease × phenology. Alerts only when action may be needed — no noise, just signal.

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Weekly Intelligence

WhatsApp + PDF

Your entire week distilled into one actionable brief. Key highlights, action items, and compliance status at a glance.

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AI Assistant

WhatsApp chat

Ask any vineyard question in plain language. Get vineyard-specific answers instantly, informed by your context.

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Compliance Automation

PDF documents

Spray logs, inspection records, audit packs — generated automatically from system activity. Always audit-ready.

The Economics

ONE BAD DECISION COSTS MORE

The pilot program is an investment of R56,000 over 90 days.Here's what one mistake costs without it.

One mistimed spray

R40,000+

Product waste + re-application + labor

Powdery mildew outbreak

R850,000

30% yield loss on 50ha at R56k/ha

Failed audit finding

R120,000+

Remediation + certification delay

What the system delivers

2-3hours/week

saved on weather analysis

100%compliance

with auto-generated records

48hradvance

warning on spray windows

“The system pays for itself with one prevented mistake.”

From the Field

TRUSTED BY VINEYARD MANAGERS

Hear from managers who've transformed their decision-makingwith Vineyard Intelligence.

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“The daily alerts have transformed how I manage spray timing. Last season I would have missed the downy mildew window — this system caught it 48 hours early.”

Johan van der Merwe

Vineyard Manager, Stellenbosch

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“I used to spend Sunday evenings pulling together compliance docs. Now they generate automatically. That's my weekend back.”

Sarah Mostert

Operations Director, Robertson

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“Having an AI that understands Western Cape conditions specifically — not generic advice — that's what sold me. It knows our microclimates.”

Pieter du Toit

Owner & Winemaker, Franschhoek

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* Testimonials from early pilot participants. Names used with permission.

Questions Answered

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Everything you need to know before joining the pilot.

We integrate multiple sources including Open-Meteo for hyperlocal forecasts, satellite imagery for regional patterns, and can incorporate your own on-site weather station data. All sources are cross-validated to ensure accuracy for your specific microclimate.
Our models are calibrated specifically for Western Cape conditions and common varietals. We use established epidemiological models (like the Mills table for downy mildew) combined with real-time weather data. Accuracy improves as the system learns your specific vineyard context over the pilot period.
Onboarding takes about 1-2 hours of your time. We'll need your block layout, varietal information, and access to any historical spray records you have. We handle all the technical setup — you just need to add our WhatsApp number and you're ready to receive intelligence.
No. Everything is delivered via WhatsApp, which you already have. PDFs and compliance documents are sent as attachments. There's no app to download, no dashboard to learn, no passwords to remember.
At the end of the pilot, you decide if you want to continue. If you do, we move to a standard monthly retainer (same R12,000/month). If not, you keep all the compliance documents and spray logs we generated — they're yours. No lock-in, no penalty.
If you're not seeing value within the first 30 days, we'll refund your R20,000 setup fee in full. No questions asked, no awkward conversations. We're confident in the system, but we want you to be too.
No — and that's by design. The system provides intelligence and recommendations, but you always make the final call. We believe vineyard managers know their land best. We just help you see what you might miss and save you time on analysis.
Currently we focus on the major fungal diseases: powdery mildew, downy mildew, and botrytis. We're expanding to include additional pests and physiological disorders based on pilot feedback. If there's something specific to your vineyard, let us know.

Still have questions?

WhatsApporvi@richeykidd.com
The Invitation

JOIN THE PILOT PROGRAM

Western Cape · 2026 Season

Western Cape Pilot

The 90-Day Pilot

Transform your vineyard decisions with AI intelligence

  • Daily risk monitoring
  • Weekly intelligence summaries
  • WhatsApp AI assistant
  • Compliance automation

Setup

R20,000

Monthly

R12,000

Limited to 5 estates this season

30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

If you're not seeing value within 30 days, we'll refund your setup fee. No questions asked.

“Less than the cost of one bad decision.”