The following is a guest post by Mike Long, Operation Manager for Gondwana Ecotours. Please see the end of this post for a brief bio. When one considers the drink of choice from Costa Rica, coffee is the obvious choice.…
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The Effect of Long-Term Organic Compost Treatment On Soil and Grape Quality
Composting has been shown to increase soil quality by increasing organic matter and altering concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorous, as well as changing bulk density, porosity, and water holding capacity. These changes could be beneficial for soil conservation, particularly in…
Weed Management in Vineyards Affects Plant and Insect Diversity: Which Methods are More Environmentally-Friendly?
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…
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…