Meet Guillaume Alépée, manager of “Domaine Maspiquet”, the vineyard of the Agriculture School of Montpellier in France. Guillaume works closely with research institutes and engages in various experimentations, including the development of a Decision Support System (DSS) for the NOVATERRA project.

With the support of IFV, a member of the NOVATERRA consortium, Guillaume is actively testing and refining a DSS to determine the optimal product dosage per hectare and pinpoint the ideal timing for treatment renewal. This innovative approach has led to a remarkable 60% reduction in the Integrated Pest Management index. The key lies in precisely tailoring product application to each parcel’s unique requirements, considering factors such as vegetation growth, disease pressure, agro-meteorological forecasts, and parcel sensitivity.

Several conclusions were drawn from these experimentations, including the modulation of hectare volumes based on vegetation and grape variety, real-time visualisation during treatment application, and an increased flexibility compared to traditional application methods, considering tractor speed and terrain topography. 

These experiments have yielded several valuable insights, including the adjustment of hectare volumes based on vegetation and grape variety, real-time visualisation during treatment application, and enhanced flexibility compared to traditional methods, accounting for tractor speed and terrain topography.

Aligned with NOVATERRA consortium members, Guillaume is committed to fostering more efficient and environmentally agricultural practices.