New group promotes regenerative viticulture in climate battle
Rupert Joy covers the launch of the RVF in this article from Decanter
Rupert Joy covers the launch of the RVF in this article from Decanter
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Our November newsletter is out! This month: a major carbon-data initiative with IWCA, an excellent cover-crop webinar and updated Toolkit resources, new “Journey to ROC” certification for growers on the path to organic, a packed set of standout podcasts and interviews, and global 1BC launches and field days from Napa to South Africa.
Interesting new study from Cristina Lazcano’s team at UC Davis, analysing the effect of long-term use of cover cropping, compost, no-till, and grazing across different vineyard conditions. They found that 10+ years of cover cropping is most effective, especially when combined with other practices. Animal integration can jumpstart soil biological activity and carbon cycling. 6+ years of grazing improves soil health even in the absence of long-term cover crops. Stacking practices depends less on the number of practices and more on the combinations as not all combinations are equal. The authors also identified potential benefits from the management of alley rows expanding into the under-vine area.
Our November newsletter is out! This month: a major carbon-data initiative with IWCA, an excellent cover-crop webinar and updated Toolkit resources, new “Journey to ROC” certification for growers on the path to organic, a packed set of standout podcasts and interviews, and global 1BC launches and field days from Napa to South Africa.
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