Microbial Communities in Vineyards Shape Grape Quality and Management Choices In the ever-evolving world of sustainable agriculture, the role of microbial communities is becoming a hot topic, especially for those in viticulture. A recent study published in the journal Environmental Microbiome sheds light on how different vin https://lnkd.in/emhQFFdp
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Microbial Communities in Vineyards Shape Grape Quality and Management Choices In the ever-evolving world of sustainable agriculture, the role of microbial communities is becoming a hot topic, especially for those in viticulture. A recent study published in the journal Environmental Microbiome sheds light on how different vin https://lnkd.in/emhQFFdp
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Anyone interested in regen viti should download the paper linked in this article. An excellent insight.
It's a big day for our CEO Dr Alistair Nesbitt who has co-authored a vitally important study with Niab and the The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation about the potential of regenerative viticulture to build health and resilience in vineyards around the world. Some key take outs from the study include: ✅ Not tilling soils helps to increase carbon sequestration ✅ Cover crops promote soil health, improve soil structure and reduce compaction issues ✅ Cover crops also alleviate heat stress, cool soils and enhance vineyard biodiversity ✅ Promoting biodiversity can contribute to improved pest management, weed control and provide soil nutrients Importantly, each vineyard site provides a different context. This means what works in one vineyard might not work in another, depending on the soil types, micro-climates, specific weeds, pests or exposures impacting on the health of the vineyard. But the principles of building soil & vine health, resilience and biodiversity through regenerative viticulture provide winegrowers with the best opportunity to produce consistently great wine, no matter the conditions. You can read the published study here: https://lnkd.in/ezE-regK Or catch a summary of the report and media release online here: https://lnkd.in/gtH7YhbB
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PhD candidate in wine & drinking cultures at the University of Southampton, and part-time marketing manager at Vinescapes in Surrey, UK.
@vinescapes is a strong advocate for regenerative viticulture as the most effective means to build vine & soil health and vineyard resilience in the face of a changing climate. This new study demonstrates how focusing on soil structure, biodiversity & low-to-no chemical inputs can give vineyards the best opportunity to produce great wine, even if weather systems are becoming more unpredictable through the growing and harvest seasons. #climatechange #viticulture #wine
It's a big day for our CEO Dr Alistair Nesbitt who has co-authored a vitally important study with Niab and the The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation about the potential of regenerative viticulture to build health and resilience in vineyards around the world. Some key take outs from the study include: ✅ Not tilling soils helps to increase carbon sequestration ✅ Cover crops promote soil health, improve soil structure and reduce compaction issues ✅ Cover crops also alleviate heat stress, cool soils and enhance vineyard biodiversity ✅ Promoting biodiversity can contribute to improved pest management, weed control and provide soil nutrients Importantly, each vineyard site provides a different context. This means what works in one vineyard might not work in another, depending on the soil types, micro-climates, specific weeds, pests or exposures impacting on the health of the vineyard. But the principles of building soil & vine health, resilience and biodiversity through regenerative viticulture provide winegrowers with the best opportunity to produce consistently great wine, no matter the conditions. You can read the published study here: https://lnkd.in/ezE-regK Or catch a summary of the report and media release online here: https://lnkd.in/gtH7YhbB
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Great work here, pleased to be working with JoJo's Vineyard & The Digital Vineyard on adding #soilacoustics data into the mix to inform regenerative practices. Ruinart is already using bioacoustics as a tool for measuring #biodiversity above and below ground as part of their side-by-side field trials. #ecoacoustics #soilhealth #soilscience #regenag
It's a big day for our CEO Dr Alistair Nesbitt who has co-authored a vitally important study with Niab and the The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation about the potential of regenerative viticulture to build health and resilience in vineyards around the world. Some key take outs from the study include: ✅ Not tilling soils helps to increase carbon sequestration ✅ Cover crops promote soil health, improve soil structure and reduce compaction issues ✅ Cover crops also alleviate heat stress, cool soils and enhance vineyard biodiversity ✅ Promoting biodiversity can contribute to improved pest management, weed control and provide soil nutrients Importantly, each vineyard site provides a different context. This means what works in one vineyard might not work in another, depending on the soil types, micro-climates, specific weeds, pests or exposures impacting on the health of the vineyard. But the principles of building soil & vine health, resilience and biodiversity through regenerative viticulture provide winegrowers with the best opportunity to produce consistently great wine, no matter the conditions. You can read the published study here: https://lnkd.in/ezE-regK Or catch a summary of the report and media release online here: https://lnkd.in/gtH7YhbB
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🍇 Is it possible to combine agriculture and energy production? Italian wine producer proves it's possible. ☀ By combining photovoltaics and grape cultivation, it is possible to: ▪ reduce the negative impact of extreme weather (heat, wind) on crops, ▪ reduce water consumption ▪ improve wine quality and ▪ produce some energy on occasion. Sounds interesting? Grab a coffee and read this article 👇
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Agrology is proud to partner with Bonterra Organic Estates in their latest data release showcasing the impact their climate-smart practices have on vineyard soil health. Since Spring 2024, Bonterra has recorded greater total soil respiration and improved average microbial biomass carbon—key indicators of enhanced microbial activity, soil structure, and nutrient cycling, the foundations of healthy, thriving soil. As the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® winery in the U.S., Bonterra is leading the charge in regenerative viticulture. Their partnership with Agrology allows them to monitor these vital soil health metrics in real-time, giving them the ability to track improvements across their Mendocino County vineyards and compare the impact of different farming practices. As Joseph Brinkley, Senior Director of Regenerative Organic Development at Bonterra, shared, “For many decades, we’ve recognized the significant benefits of regenerative and organic farming practices for the health and vitality of our vineyards. Having real-time data to validate these benefits and guide our future actions is transformative.” Read the press release and sign up to join our next webinar with Bonterra taking place 10/30 at 10am PST. We'll dig deeper into this data and its implications for vineyard health, gathering insights and learnings from Bonterra’s many decades of regenerative organic viticulture at scale. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eB2xbQUJ #regenerativeviticulture #climatesmart #viticulture #leadership #soilhealth #vineyardhealth #wine
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+++ A New Tool for Regenerative Agriculture +++ A new tool aims to support winemakers on their journey towards regenerative viticulture and connect them with like-minded individuals. Reading time: 1m Read more --->>> https://lnkd.in/eBgNbvej #mundusvini #wineaward #winebusinessinternational #meininger #wbi
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🚜🌱 Revolution Machine - Vineyard 🌱🚜 👉 This state -of -the -art technology not only facilitates work, but also ensures perfect alignment, promoting healthy growth of vineyards since day one. Simplicity and innovation in the service of viticulture! 👉 Schedule an online demonstration now and see for yourself how the Revolution Machine can transform your plantation. Contact us and take your production to the next level! 📞 ▶️ See the Revolution Machine: https://lnkd.in/e-Gv_HJW ◾ 6 Planting Services, in Single Pass; ◾ Exact plant positioning and perfect alignment; ◾ The ability to plant up to 8000 plants per day for a full plantation; ◾ The ability to work on slopes up to 25%; ◾ Sustainable practices for a greener future; #Agriculture #Innovation #AgriculturalTechnology #MachineRevolution #MSolutions #Efficiency #Productivity #vineyardplantation #oliveplantation #wine #australiawine
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🔥Duane and Dina are true trailblazers, farming hybrid wine grapes in the high desert of Oregon. Duane says "I feel like I'm farming the surface of the moon." I appreciate Duane's curiosity and observing nature. Last week, Duane told me: "I was a bit concerned about it [mallow/cheeseweed] at first when we quit spraying herbicide. It hard to pull as it has a very deep tap root. My concerned was that it would compete with the new vines as it was very aggressive in covering the vineyard floor The pigs like it a lot so that was a positive. They pretty much knaw it down to the ground. Now moving forward, I am doing gopher control with traps and got frustrated with one gophers tunnel system so I just got the tractor and opened up a section between the vines where this weed is predominate. What I found surprised me, it seems that the gophers prefer this root to the vines roots. I had problems in this new block the year before losing vines to gophers . There was a cavity in the tunnel system the size of a football that the gopher dug out for storying 2 inch sections of the Mallow's tap root. This tells me that the gophers prefer that weed over the grape vines! Now, the other positive thing about this weed is it's a biannual. If the gopher does not eat the roots, then the root will die off and that long tap root cavity will allow more fungi etc. to penetrate deeper into the soil where the grapes roots were located. I have also read that it breaks up hardpan soils. Nature seems to have all the answers, we just need to get out of our own way and pay attention. The article below says it must be dug out to manage the weed, I beg to differ, add livestock that will eat it!" While I doubt growers will be cover cropping with mallow any time soon, the point here is about taking the time to observe and recognize the unique systems that occur in each vineyard. #viticulture #biodiversity #systemicapproach #resilience
Duane and Dina Barker, owners of Lava Terrace Cellars in Bend, Oregon, are embracing organic farming to enhance soil health and tackle challenges of high desert viticulture. Since planting in 2012, they’ve faced frost, erosion, pests, and extreme weather. In 2020, they shifted to organic practices, using compost, cover crops, and livestock for natural pest and weed control. Despite challenges like wildfires, hail, and pests, the Barkers adapted with new tools like Harvest Harmonics chips and soil inoculums, which boosted vine health and crop yields. They also grow hardy grape varieties, like Marechal Foch and La Crescent, that thrive in their volcanic soil. By growing and making their wines on-site, they aim to reduce their environmental impact while producing excellent cold-climate wines. Read the full article by Bryan Avila: https://zurl.co/FfmJx
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🌱 Just participated in Bonterra Organic Estates' webinar on regenerative viticulture—so many layers to explore! 🌱 Joseph Brinkley’s insights on soil health as the beating heart of regenerative Ag really resonate with our work at AGAi (Agricultural AI Solutions), where our "Consult the Soil Shaman" Application helps farmers decode soil data for climate resilience and long-term impact. It’s the tough questions that stick with me: Regenerative versus organic? Can regenerative integrate conventional practices? Tillage or no-till? Herbicide or no-herbicide? These debates and the debate on regenerative vs. sustainable show just how complex farming can be—beyond black and white, with every farm needing unique, bespoke, data-backed solutions. Our predictive AI analytics break down regenerative methods in real-time for each farm’s soil, climate, and goals, helping reveal the business sense in going regenerative. In the end, a regenerative farm still needs to be a profitable farm. A regenerative business is still a business. 🔥 Ready to unlock the secrets of regenerative agriculture? 🔥 Excited to see AI making regenerative farming accessible, practical, and ROI-driven! 🌍🌾Shoutout to Charlie and Agrology, a Public Benefit Corporation for hosting the webinar. Great work! Keep it up and keep it rollin'! Thanks to Chuck, Margit, Laura, Tom and others for their great questions: slow and steady wins the race. #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #AGAi #ConsultTheSoilShaman #DataDrivenFarming #AI
Want to talk about soil? Join us for our next webinar on Wednesday, 10/30 @10am PST, featuring Joseph Brinkley, a leading expert in regenerative viticulture, and Charlie Dubbe, Agrology’s head of regenerative partnerships. Joseph brings incredible insight into regenerative viticulture—and like us, he’s passionate about soil health! Recently, Charlie joined Joseph at the Bonterra Organic Estates to explore the ground and discuss innovative soil practices and soil measurement. During this webinar they will dig into: 🌿 Soil health as the nexus of regenerative agriculture 🌿 The ROI of regenerative agriculture 🌿 Scaling regenerative organic viticulture practices 🌿Using ecological impact data to market and differentiate wines. Designed for farmers, viticulturists, and sustainability-focused wine professionals, this webinar will provide real-world expertise and insights to guide vineyard and farm managers as they build climate resilience, increase soil health, and improve crop quality and profitability. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eTfTRAej #regenerativeviticulture #ROI #soilhealth #MMRV #measurement #vineyard #Mendocino #wine #carbonsmart
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