The presence of weeds in a vineyard can cause several problems, including competition for resources between the weeds and the vines, which ultimately leads to a reduction in yield of up to 37% (up to 68% for cane weight). In…
Category: Viticulture
Organic Viticulture Practices Lead to Increased Soil Quality Over Time Compared to Conventional Farming Methods
Organic farming has become increasing popular in all areas of agriculture, including the field of viticulture. Between 2001 and 2008, the area of organically farm vineyards in France increased by 110%. In organic viticulture, organic fertilizers and some non-synthetic pesticides…
New Formulations of Fungicide May Alter Sensory Characteristics in White Wine
Fungicides are frequently used in viticulture to treat and prevent various diseases such grey mould (Botrytis cinerea), powdery mildew (Erisiphe necator), and downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola). New formulations of fungicides are currently being tested to replace older, more controversial applications,…