On Friday, November 3rd, the Llopart winery hosted a gathering of vine growers, experts, and representatives of organizations interested in addressing the growing concern about drought.
A day was dedicated to addressing this issue through innovative practices and collaboration among key players in the wine industry.
The event was organized by the Llopart winery, a partner of INNOVI, which introduced the "Soaked" technique, a strategy designed to retain water in the soil and mitigate the effects of drought in the region. This technique, inspired by projects applied in arid regions of dry farming, attracted the interest of local vine growers.
The day began with a practical demonstration of the soaked technique, emphasizing the importance of acting quickly in the face of the drought that has affected the region for years. Llopart's innovative machine, adapted for this purpose, creates diamond-shaped holes with edges that collect water and prevent its dispersion. This machine can also operate in sloping vineyards and demonstrated its effectiveness at a speed of 10 km/h.
The discussion forum that followed highlighted the urgent need to share knowledge and address common concerns in the industry. Issues such as soil and plant management techniques were discussed, practices and examples were shared, and the importance of conducting scientific studies to better understand the impact of drought on different grape varieties was emphasized.
Participants concluded that collaboration and rigorous scientific research are key elements in addressing this crisis. The involvement of specialized organizations and technicians was stressed, and the need for comparative studies to evaluate the effectiveness of various techniques and practices was emphasized.
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