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Climate change poses significant challenges to agriculture globally, altering traditional practices and disrupting food production. In this context, British vineyards provide a unique perspective to explore the connection between climate change and agriculture. #wines #UKwines #UK #climatechange

Ways Wine Grape Growers Are Adapting to Climate Change The change has been slow, but steady, seemingly inexorable. Rising temperatures for wine grape growers can perhaps best be seen in the statistics for two of the world’s premier wine growing regions, says Kaan Kurtural, the President of Kurtural Vineyard Consulting in Davis, CA. Though an ocean and a continent apart, since 1980, both Bourdeaux, France, and Napa Valley, CA, shot up from approximately 2,000 growing degree-days to nearly 4,000 degree-days. “They used to be Cool Region 2, but the increases happened very quickly,” says Kurtural, who retired two years ago as an Associate Professor in Cooperative Extension from University of California, Davis. “In the last 40 years, we have changed the climatic index by two tiers in accumulations of growing degree-days.” In Napa and Bordeaux viticulture has successfully adapted to a drastically changing climate thus far, but fruit-based metrics raise concerns that we are approaching the tipping point. Kurtural says that point is reached when the grapes are no longer producing the necessary compounds, such as anthocyanins, to reach high quality. “They’d be just sacks of sugar water — no color to them,” he says. “The tipping point hasn’t been crossed but it’s close.” Growers wanted to do something to protect their grapes, and Kurtural says he and his fellow scientists advised shading them. It was a stop-gap measure, but it worked.  “It was eye-opening to use, and then we realized we could design trellises to protect the fruit,” he says. “That was a breakthrough point in our work. Trellises can be expensive, but they can provide protection from these untoward weather events.” Protecting the grapes by going back to the future, scientists realized the old single high wire (SH), as well as the high quadrilateral (HQ) training systems worked extremely well to shade the grapes — but critically, not too much. A study Kurtural co-authored, “Adapting Wine Grape Production to Climate Change Through Canopy Architecture Manipulation and Irrigation in Warm Climates,” demonstrated the advantage of the SH and HQ systems over the vertical shoot positioning systems.  “Our results indicated that SH and HQ trellis systems could enhance the efficiency of grapevine canopy in promoting TSS accumulation and yield as well as higher capacity for flavonol and anthocyanin accumulation in berry skins with less chemical degradation compared to the traditional VSPs,” the study concluded. Growers often ask why they can’t just use more water to cool things down, Kurtural says. Grapevines are different than other fruit crops, in that restricting water has nice effects on wine grapes. He and his colleagues found that cutting irrigation amounts to 50% to 80% of the current recommended levels is a “sweet spot” for growers. Source: growingproduce .com

"Why Winemakers Are Battling Extreme Terroirs" This is in part due to what climate change is opening up, and the challenges its throwing at traditional regions. I think it also stems from the adventurous spirit of many - the chance to create something no one else has. It's how we ended up with thriving wine regions in places like Oregon. It also allows you to find expressions of wine that are unique and novel. That's part of why so many BC winemakers are excited about making wine from new regions (for them) like Washington and Oregon. The challenge, as we've seen in the Okanagan, is that in extreme regions a couple of bad years can introduce heavy (and potentially unbearable) costs to farming. Ultimately - winemaking is an output of farming. With all the risks and difficulties that comes with for growing crops and making a profit. https://lnkd.in/gSzxE2Wf

After a wonderful Summer season we are looking forward to the change of season and the seafood delights it brings along with it. We are on the cusp of a new Mussel season and it's very exciting indeed! Our choice of Mussel supply for our customers is Shetland Mussels. Shetland Mussels are renowned for being the very best, they are rope grown in the North Atlantic around the Shetland islands and because of the pristine water conditions which are bought about by strong cold tides, the perfect nutrient rich environment is created in which the Mussels simply thrive. In fact the conditions are so superior, Shetland Mussels are not required to undergo Ultra Violet filtration. The nutrient rich waters of the Shetland islands produce Mussels that are fast growing with plump juicy flesh, they are typically 25% bigger than Mussels grown in other parts of the country and have a sweet, briny flavour making them particularly desirable to chef's and foodies alike. Mussel farming in Shetland follows strict quality control and environmental standards ensuring the Mussels are free from contaminants and that they are of the highest quality, they're often harvested to order, ensuring freshness once they reach the market. And finally Mussel farming in Shetland is highly sustainable, Mussels are grown on ropes suspended in the water, this method does not harm the seabed or the marine environment but allows the Mussels to filter feed naturally, which enhances their flavour and quality. How do you like your Mussels? In a deliciously garlicky cream sauce with a chunk of crusty sour dough? Baked with Garlic and Chilli and a cheesy breadcrumb topping ? or With Bacon and Leek in a White wine sauce? Let me know in the comments 😊

While pairing white cabbage with pálinka (a.k.a. rakia) might not be the most intuitive cross-selling example, it highlights a key concept:  think beyond single products. Consider how you can bundle your offerings to create a more attractive and valuable package for your customers. 💡 Here are some ideas: 🔄 Complementary Products: Pair your primary product with something that enhances its use or value. Actually, the 'palinka' example still holds up pretty well for this idea. 🍰 Value-Added Services: Transform your raw product into a higher-value finished good, increasing your profit margin. Imagine a blueberry farm offering homemade jams or pies. 🍇 Agritourism Experiences: Leverage the beauty and unique environment of your farm to create experiences for customers. Vineyards have mastered that, haven't they? They not only welcome you to join in the vine picking, but you also have to pay for the experience. So, think like a vineyard. #crossselling #digiberry #digitalagriculture

Climate-friendly farming is designed to be more responsive to climate disruptions and ecosystem fluctuations, building long-term stability, resilience, and high yields. But it can be a bit messy and unpredictable. The restaurants that support these kinds of farms tend to be highly adaptable, adjusting their menu to reflect the needs of farmers. For some chefs, this means keeping in constant touch with farms to know when their crops will be ready. Read our latest series, Climate on the Menu, produced in partnership with Eater.

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Climate-friendly farming is designed to be more responsive to climate disruptions and ecosystem fluctuations, building long-term stability, resilience, and high yields. But it can be a bit messy and unpredictable. The restaurants that support these kinds of farms tend to be highly adaptable, adjusting their menu to reflect the needs of farmers. For some chefs, this means keeping in constant touch with farms to know when their crops will be ready.

🚘Do you travel to pick fruits or vegetables? I’m lucky enough to do it in my front yard! We have a small garden where we’ve planted grape tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, snap peas, basil, and radishes. 🫛🍅🫑🥒 Fresh, crisp veggies, right there when we need them. It definitely adds a special pleasure while eating them! Do you plant any fruits and vegetables? If yes, which ones? #vegetables #garden _________________________________________________ 📢Manufacturers, residential facility managers, and tax-exempt organizations in NYS:  Power 7 Group gets you a refund on taxes you've been charged on utility bills in 15 minutes! No win, no fee. Message me to check if you're eligible.