Steep challenges for research in mountain wine regions
Farming vineyards on mountains is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about which wine one is going to try next. Yet, mountain wine regions are an…
Unveiling NOVATERRA contributions to the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
In the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), NOVATERRA’s objectives will make considerable contributions to GBF targets 7, 10, 11, and 21. The updated GBF has been negotiated under the United…
NOVATERRA ongoing trials to reduce the use of contentious pesticides
Fertilisers and plant protection products application have changed in recent years due to the European Directive for Sustainable Use of Pesticides (2009/128/EC). Towards more sustainable agriculture, a reduction of contentious…
Experimental design of trials on slope vineyards
OBJECTIVE The Douro Wine Region (DWR) in Portugal, a mountain viticulture region, presents great challenges, both in terms of vineyard management practices, in the adaptation of grape varieties and selection…
Current challenges of the grape berry moth (Lobesia botrana) in the Douro Demarcated Region
OBJECTIVE Considering the guidelines of Directive 2009/128/EC for the sustainable use of pesticides, the implementation of protection strategies against Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffmüller), is a fundamental practice for a…
