In the French wine magazine Vitisphere, we read about the five most significant challenges facing the winegrowers in the vineyard in 2022. These are not new challenges, but some have become more difficult.
- Mildiou and oidium: two fungal diseases that winegrowers struggle to contain more or less every year. 2021 was extremely difficult and showed the importance of being attentive, choosing the right products for spraying and in the right quantity.
- Weeds: Many herbicides have been banned or restricted in France. More and more winegrowers are getting used to removing weeds mechanically. Or do not remove it at all.
- Sustainability labels: to meet the requirements, more and more bio protection is used. However, not everything in this category is effective but new, and some promising products are on the way to market.
- Flavescence dorée: a bacterial disease spread by a grasshopper. The disease is seen more and more in France. Young plants can die, and older ones weaken. In France, spraying is mandatory if you have infected vines.
- Protect the neighbours: It is now mandatory to inform your neighbours that you intend to spray your vineyards. Could be a hassle if you have many neighbours.
Read more: Vitisphere
