The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation

Non-profit Organizations

Inspiring the transition towards regenerative viticulture through science, communication and support for growers

About us

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation is a charity dedicated to inspiring the transition towards regenerative viticulture through science, communication and support for growers

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1 employee
Headquarters
Maidenhead
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2021
Specialties
regenerative viticulture, regenerative agriculture, environmental charity, biodiversity, vineyard management, farming education, and soil management

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  • The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation reposted this

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    Wine Sustainability Consultant. Expert in drinks, ESG (carbon), brand. Regenerative Viticulture Foundation Development Director. WineGB Sustainability Advisor. Champagne Academy. Vintner. Judge. Communicator. Singer

    This is a great team and a lovely role for anyone either in wine looking to get into sustainability, or starting out in sustainability but looking to get into wine…

  • Hugely well deserved recognition of our Trustee Caine Thompson for his work in regenerating vineyard soils. It takes a lot of time and energy to be a good trustee. We are so lucky that there are people like Caine willing and able to lead the way 👏👏👏

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    5,207 followers

    At O'Neill, we are honored to champion some of the most talented and visionary leaders in the wine industry. This year, two of our exceptional leadership team members were recognized by WineBusiness Monthly in the 2024 Wine Industry Leaders issue - underscoring our commitment to providing a platform where innovative leaders can thrive and drive our industry forward.    In the category of "Bold Business Leaders", WBM recognized our EVP, Luxury Division Maeve Pesquera for her impeccable ability to build successful brands and her deep commitment to championing women in the industry. In the category of "Sustainability Stewards", our Head of Sustainability, Caine Thompson was highlighted for his leadership in regenerative farming and sharing trial learnings in real-time.   Congratulations Maeve, Caine, and all of the incredible honorees recognized this year!

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  • The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation reposted this

    [VITILIENCE – Les animatrices et animateurs] L’animation constitue le pilier central du projet car elle est synonyme de partage, de massification et d’adoption par les différentes régions viticoles. 12 animatrices et animateurs représentent leur région : Vallée de la Loire, Champagne, Bourgogne, Alsace, Beaujolais, Savoie, Jura, Vallée du Rhône, Provence, Corse, Languedoc-Roussillon, Sud-Ouest, Bordeaux, Bergerac-Duras et Cognac. Vous pouvez découvrir les premiers profils ci-dessous : · Sophie Penavayre, Taran Limousin et Manon Oriol pour le regroupement des régions Beaujolais, Jura et Savoie ; · Antoine Payen, représentant la Champagne ; · Arthur Froehly, représentant l’Alsace ; · Raphaël Suire, représentant la Vallée de la Loire ; · Amélie Lambert, représentant la Corse ; ·  Nicolas Lebe, représentant le Sud-Ouest. Jetez un coup d’œil à leur carte d’identité VITILIENCE pour apprendre à les connaître ! Le reste de l’équipe sera présenté le mois prochain. #VITILIENCE #CHANGEMENTCLIMATIQUE #SICAREX #CARHONE #CIVC #CIVA #INTERLOIRE #CRVI #IFVSO

  • Really excellent write up of what for us were some of the key sessions at the World Living Soils Forum. The analogy of the vine as an iceberg really struck us too. This is definitely worth reading if you are interested in vineyard soil health!

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    Co-founder and Executive Director at ARENI Global

    Wineries and estates all around the world might have the same goal — to produce the best possible wine in the most sustainable way — but they face different realities, from financial to environmental pressures. From new understanding of organic matter to current challenges with vine plant research, we share five takeaways from our participation at the World Living Soil Forum 2024 and explore the three levers of change for tomorrow’s viticulture: https://bit.ly/VitiFuture Frédéric GALLOIS Olivier ZEKRI Lilian Berillon Mathilde Boisseau Célien Durney Thibaut Déplanche Clotilde GIELEN Sandrine Sommer Marta Mendonca Justin Howard-Sneyd Tom Owtram Benedikt Bösel Nicole Sierra Rolet The Porto Protocol Foundation Rodrigo de Casas The Vine Strategy Group Hennessy Ruinart Pierre Girard #sustainability #agriculture #viticulture #climatechange #transition

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  • This is such an excellent initiative. We need this in every wine region!

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    3,212 followers

    Soil health can be complex to manage because soil characteristics, climate and the grower's goals vary on a sub-vineyard scale. In 2023, we surveyed grape growers to identify practices used to build soil health. The survey identified a range of techniques being used, and also identified that 96% of growers want more information to support improved soil health, specific to their location and the potential issues that might be limiting vine performance. Based on this feedback, Bragato Research Institute in collaboration with The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited and the Marlborough District Council, has developed a ‘proof-of-concept’ web tool to guide site-specific soil management practices for individual properties. Initially developed for the Marlborough region, it provides soil property information on a specific parcel of land and recommended management techniques based on the soil’s susceptibilities to conditions affecting vine performance. Watch the video to find out more or read more here: https://lnkd.in/es35rC7B #nzwine #soilhealth

  • Having recently visited Chateau Palmer and seen just how happy their employees are, we are tempted to give up on convincing the world to farm grapes more regeneratively and just go do it there instead! Seriously, if you're looking for an internship at a great Chateau farming in harmony with nature, this might be your next step...

  • The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation reposted this

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    Sébastien Roumegous Sébastien Roumegous is an Influencer

    CEO BIOSPHERES 🌎🌾 • Leads regenerative agriculture and viticulture worldwide 🌱🪱• Speaker

    5 Vital Risks That Make Soil Diagnostics MANDATORY for Agricultural Land 👌🪱 Soil is both an unusual and vital resource. It is home to 50% of the world’s biodiversity and serves as the primary tool for farmers' production. The quality of our food and ecosystems is directly linked to the quality of the soil on which we grow our crops. Soil can be evaluated through simple methods, such as the spade test or soil analysis, to check essential parameters for both agricultural performance and the health of the natural environment. These combined tests are low-cost and, through observation, allow farmers to manage major risks! Here are 5 critical risks that should prompt regular soil diagnostics: - Compaction : Compacted soil limits water storage capacity, infiltration, and root access to nutrients. Calcium and nitrogen are transported to roots via water diffusion. Compaction disrupts the essential vertical structure of fertile soil. - Soil Life : Soil with low biological activity and biodiversity is less resilient, with limited capacity for nutrient recycling, organic matter processing, and natural structuring. - Chemistry : Unassessed chemical imbalances can cause nutrient lockups and major structural issues. The Ca/Mg and K/Mg ratios, along with the ionic balance of the CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity), are key indicators to assess. - Acidity : Excessive acidity impairs the development of healthy microbiology and reduces the effectiveness of humus utilization. In extreme cases, aluminum toxicity due to high solubility can severely degrade soil productivity. Saturation levels and pH should be evaluated as part of an effective soil liming strategy. - Organic Matter : Soil with humus levels below 17% of the clay content has poor mechanical capacity. Furthermore, below 2.5% organic matter, soil struggles to support strong biological activity. At less than 1%, there’s no chance of benefiting from any biological regulation… the soil is "dead," and no amount of claims or prayers will bring it back. However, a balanced diet of cover crops and organic amendments will help. Assessing organic matter percentage, field observations, and organic matter fractions will be valuable to anyone looking to cultivate an effective population of earthworms, bacteria, and fungi! These are just 5 key risks, but there are many more, and soil diagnostics are not optional for those who want to keep their soil in TOP condition ! PS : For the farmer whose photo appears here, there are no issues… the soil’s potential is being fully exploited. 🫣 How many soil profiles or spade tests have you conducted in the last 5 years? I await your answer in the comments. 😉

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  • The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation reposted this

    [Conférence 🎤] L’IFV Languedoc-Roussillon et la Chambre d'agriculture de l'Hérault vous invitent à la conférence : La couverture du sol, une solution pour nous aider à nous adapter au changement climatique et à limiter les intrants ? 🗓️ Mercredi 06 novembre à 14h15 📍Salon Dionysud, Parc des Expositions de Béziers - Salle conférence Positionner des mulchs sous le rang de vigne ou mettre en place des couverts végétaux dans l’inter-rang sont autant de leviers qui peuvent favoriser la préservation de l’humidité des sols et limiter les désherbages. En zone méditerranéenne, l’adaptation n’est pourtant pas si simple. Quel est le meilleur compromis ? L’IFV Languedoc Roussillon et la Chambre d'agriculture de l'Hérault présentent les résultats de leurs essais menés depuis plusieurs années sur un réseau de parcelles du pourtour méditerranéen. Quels types de mulchs sous le rang de vigne pour préserver l’humidité des sols et éviter les désherbages ? Fanny Prezman Pietri et Caroline GOUTTESOULARD, IFV Les couverts végétaux dans l’inter-rang : un compromis à gérer entre biomasse et contrainte hydrique par la date de destruction - Jouanel Poulmarc'h’, Chambre d’Agriculture de l’Hérault

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  • The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation reposted this

    🌤💧🌳 Sommet Agroécologie Bordeaux 2024 🌏 ♻️ Jeudi 14 novembre, la deuxième table ronde abordera l'importance des flux à l'échelle de la parcelle et du paysage. 🔎 Nous expliquerons notamment l'apport du pâturage tournant dynamique, une méthode qui permet aux éleveurs d'optimiser leurs pâturages productifs, de les rendre fertiles et résilients. Cette méthode sera expliquée par Mathieu Bessiere, ingénieur agronome et expert en systèmes d'élevage durable. 🎯 Les inscriptions au second Sommet Agroécologie Bordeaux sont ouvertes, les places sont limitées : 👉 bit.ly/inscriptionSAB2024 ℹ Plus d’infos sur notre site officiel : 🔗 https://lnkd.in/etw2Cprg ♻️ Cet événement est organisé par l’Association Agroécologique de Carbouey, en partenariat avec la Mairie de Bordeaux. #agroécologie #environnement #eau #flux #nourrirlemonde #bordeaux #sciencesduvivant #sciencesdelaTerre

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  • Great opportunity to learn about agroforestry in vineyards from Alain Canet

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    Agroforestier et Agronome

    LA VRILLE FERTILE Agroforesterie en vigne : principes d’aménagement et conditions de réussite. Cette formation s’adresse aux professionnels qui cherchent à acquérir les clés de compréhension de l’agroforesterie en général et en particulier l'écologie de la vigne, de la biologie et de la vie des sols. Elle répond à un besoin de mise en pratique des principes agroforestiers et une connaissance suffisante pour expérimenter les apports agronomiques des arbres et leur conduite intégrée en agriculture. Elle s’adresse à la fois aux équipes de projets en vitiforesterie et dans d’autres domaines de l’agroforesterie. Alain Canet - Agronome et Agroforestier - bhbz Agroforesterie Co-fondateur d'Arbres et Civilisation, membre fondateur des réseaux français et européen d'agroforesterie et vice-président du Centre National d’Agroécologie, directeur d'Arbre et Paysage de 1999 à 2022, formateur chez Ver de Terre production, éditeur (Arbres en campagne), il est depuis près de 30 ans, défenseur, promoteur et ambassadeur des arbres champêtres avec des partenaires nombreux, déterminés et engagés. https://lnkd.in/eSq3N3uW bhbz.fr Marceau Bourdarias René Mora Jc DEVILLIERS Pablo Lassale

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