Project Overview
This project capitalized on recent research of sensors and
software that gather spatial crop data and aid in the interpretation of
vineyard variability. Vine size and crop load management has been central
to control risk and maintain quality. Technology and research have
recently allowed zonal crop load management within blocks. Sensors have
the ability to gather relative vine size, soil, and yield data.
Successful commercial adoption requires education to allow growers to
diagnose the causes of variation and create differential management plans to
decrease variability, thereby increasing fruit quality and industry
sustainability. In this project we teamed up with area growers and
implemented sensor technology into their vineyards by producing research-based
recommendations to alter management practices. Over 300 grape growers from the Lake Erie grape region received
information through weekly small grower meetings, conferences, workshops and
electronic newsletters, resulting in 30 growers producing management plans
based on data collected with tractor mounted sensors.
Number of Participants: 255
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
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REPORTS & EVALUATIONS
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