Viticulture
Securing wine production by leveraging the natural protection of trees
Hail, drought, pests… Viticulture is one of the crops most sensitive to meteorological and biological hazards. What if climate change represented an opportunity to rethink the role of trees in vineyards? With MyTree, planting trees becomes a versatile tool for enhancing resilience.
Trees, hosts to beneficial crop helpers
In an era of rational use of chemical treatments, biocontrol is the future of pest management. The installation of nectariferous trees connected to the surrounding hedgerows promotes biodiversity. These trees especially house predators of vine pests. This natural regulation approach optimises the relationship between the vine and its environment.
3,000 insects are consumed
in a single night by a bat ¹
80% of phytosanitary products
are intercepted by a fully leafed hedge ²
Trees as barriers against phytosanitary products
By selecting sufficiently tall plants with dense foliage, a hedge intercepts airborne spray drifts, thus reducing their harmful impact on the environment and urban areas. By thoughtfully integrating tree alignments, it is possible to significantly reduce pollution, both in the air and soil, in wine-growing areas.
Trees as buffers against climatic effects
Climate change affects vineyards, particularly through late frosts (risk of yield loss) and earlier grape maturation, which can alter or disrupt the winemaking processes. Controlling the microclimate of a vineyard is therefore crucial to ensuring a stable yield that meets appellation standards. Trees planted between rows or along the edges help regulate temperature peaks and extreme events, that are economically damaging for winegrowers.
