Exploration of how the UK can ensure grape growing is both profitable and regenerative. With Justin Howard-Sneyd, Mimi Casteel, Frederic Thomas, Abby Rose (Vidacycle/Sectormentor) and Simon Porter (Penn Croft vineyard)
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.
Our October newsletter is out! Highlights from RVF’s October 2025 newsletter: a cover‑crop webinar, new technical advisor in Canada, the EU’s new soil monitoring directive, practical tools for cover‑crop selection, and lots and lots of global 1BC events.
August 2025 newsletter, in which the RVF announces that Grgich Hills Estates has become a sponsr
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