COLLECTION: Exploring regenerative viticulture
This Quorum Sense case study looks at the innovation occurring on two very different vineyards - a large family owned and operated vineyard in Marlborough producing high quality Sauvignon blanc, and a smaller vertically integrated vineyard in the Waipara hills producing a diversity of organic wines.
The wealth of information shared here provides a powerful comparison and contrast. It highlights how different contexts can share similar principles and practices, yet still have very different approaches to regenerative viticulture. This case study is not just relevant for viticulturalists - the shared foundations in soils, plants, people and ecosystems mean there are learning opportunities for any farmer/grower with a curious and open mind!
We are extremely grateful to both farm teams for sharing so openly and honestly (successes, failures and learnings) - this is what helps us all learn and grow.
Case study topics in this collection
Two very different vineyards, one in Marlborough another in Canterburyβs Waipara hills, offer different perspectives on what it means to operate regeneratively.
Improving the relationship between soil and plant health is fundamental to helping cycle nutrients and increasing nutrient availability to the vines.
In viticulture systems, cover crops can help reduce compaction, cut fertiliser use, improve water infiltration and lower pest and disease pressure.
Improving the relationship between soil and plant health is fundamental to helping cycle nutrients and increasing nutrient availability to the vines.
Innovative approaches being taken to explore alternative under-vine management that helps increase soil health and support healthy vines, yield and quality.
There are alternative ways to manage vineyard disease and insect pests that are less costly and donβt negatively impact beneficial microbial and insect life.
Improving livestock integration into cropping systems can bring a wide range of benefits and displace the need for increasingly expensive inputs.
Content related to: viticulture, organic
Richard Leaske and Nick Paulin discuss the shift in customer attention from product to process, the need for critical questioning, and embracing a bit of chaos!
Dairying team Janette and Carla Perrett discuss how regenerative organic has cut health costs, improved soil fertility and created deep connection with stock and land.
Greystone Wine's Nick Gill and Mike Saunders share the challenges of innovation and the benefits of introducing regenerative systems into their wine growing business.
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