An Agroscope study shows that pre-flowering removal of the main leaves instead of the lateral shoots appears to be a viable practice with a moderate effect on both yield potential and must composition.
Community gardens, allotments and community-supported agriculture are central to sustainable, resilient food systems. Furthermore, tailored communication about the personal benefits can motivate diverse non-members to join.
Mobile near-infrared spectroscopy is a fast and affordable way of measuring key soil parameters. It enables the fertiliser requirement to be determined easily with pinpoint precision. Agroscope has published a new factsheet outlining this technology.
