On 13 May 2025, GIP carried out a field visit to the Aluze experimental site as part of Shield4Grape’s ongoing commitment to sustainable viticulture. During this visit, on-going trials were observed and evaluated under real-world conditions to refine and improve Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies in vineyards.

Objectives
The trials aim to:

  • Minimise the application of plant protection products—particularly against powdery mildew, downy mildew and black rot—to reduce their environmental footprint.
  • Develop and validate sustainable, integrated disease-management approaches that can be readily adopted in contemporary viticultural systems.

Experimental Protocol
GIP is comparing a variety of IPM strategies across a diverse set of grapevine varieties under real field conditions:

  • International variety: Pinot Noir
  • Local variety: Aligoté
  • Fungus-resistant (PIWI) varieties: Voltis, Floréal, Artaban and Vidoc

Expected Impact
By systematically benchmarking these approaches, SHIELD4GRAPE will identify the most effective and environmentally responsible practices. The resulting insights will be disseminated directly to growers through workshops, and on-site demonstrations, thereby strengthening farmers’ knowledge and accelerating the adoption of sustainable disease-management solutions across European vineyards.

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