Sustainable Management of Soil, Water & Crop Quality

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The goal to reduce the environmental footprint of grape production is paramount to the Canadian wine industry. Conservation of resources such as water and energy and preservation of natural components of vineyard ecosystems, including soil and vegetation, can reduce requirements for pesticides and energy and improve crop quality. The impact of responsible management on fruit and wine quality is explored in Activities 8, 9, 10 & 11 through soil fertility, reducing pest pressures and erosion, canopy management and mitigating excess plant vigor. 

Alleyway Cover Crops and Charged Biochar Application Alter Irrigated Vineyards Productivity

Alleyway Cover Crops and Charged Biochar Application Alter Irrigated Vineyards Productivity

A study that aims to examine the effect of cover crop and charged biochar on wine grape yield.

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Vermicompost and vermicompost tea for soil and plant health management

Vermicompost and vermicompost tea for soil and plant health management

Vermicompost and vermicompost tea for soil and plant health management

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From Our Team

  • CGCN certification will make a long-term contribution to the continuous pursuit of excellence of the Canadian wine sector by ensuring that the best quality, disease free propagating material is available to the grape industry.
    Hans Buchler, Chair of CGCN
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