wine management Articles
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Methodology to assess the hydrological impact of weed control practices with a view to management of Mediterranean winegrowing catchments
This paper proposes a methodology to assist water resources managers in assessing the hydrological impact of weed control practices in Mediterranean winegrowing catchments. The methodology is based on a spatial representation of practices and its integration in a distributed hydrologic model. The representation is based on the search for indicators that can be used to attribute a distribution of ...
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Beyond NDVI: Grape Maturity Maps for Better Quality Wine
2-minute read To achieve the desired quality of wine, grapes need to be harvested at a specific maturity level. A key determinant of maturity is grape sugar levels. In simple terms, sugar levels at the time of harvest determine the alcohol content of the wine produced, but it goes beyond that to affect the characteristics and temperament of the wine. Predicting when grapes reach the desired ...
By Deep Planet
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Towards a competitive environmental policy: the case study of the Bulgarian wine industry
The article aims to study whether the Bulgarian wine-manufacturing industry considers the ecological issues as an important prerequisite for breaking into both the European Union and the worldwide markets. A survey has been carried out in 17 companies producing wines in Bulgaria. A questionnaire has been designed with the intention to understand whether the managers have an interest in ...
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Development of a management tool to indicate the environmental impact of organic viticulture
Received for publication April 19, 2008. Organic viticulture is an important part of the European Union organic farming sector, and, according to the most recent surveys, 1.5% of European Union wine originates from organic farms, with an upward trend. This paper describes an environmental impact of an organic viticulture indicator (EIOVI) that can be reliably used in the management of organic ...
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The role of soil chemistry in wine grape quality and sustainable soil management in vineyards
ABSTRACTThis study aimed to establish if there is any evidence that soil mineralogical and/or chemical composition influence the composition and quality of wine grapes. In the initial phase of the study, soils and grapes were sampled in two riesling vineyards in South Australia. Soils were analysed for a wide range of total major and trace elements; soil cation extracts and grape juices were ...
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5 Ways to Improve Wine Quality with VineView’s Aerial Vigor Maps
Have a conversation with any of the world’s leading winemakers and one thing will quickly become apparent – good wines start on the vine. Vineyard managers know the value of having boots on the ground, constantly scanning for problems throughout the vineyard and ensuring optimal growing conditions for the vines. A high level of attention to detail in the vineyard is one of the best ...
By VineView
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