Developing the next generation of New Zealand wine production systems

The cost of producing wine in New Zealand is continually rising, while harvest yields and bottle prices remain largely static, eroding profitability and long-term sustainability.
Bragato Research Institute is developing a research programme, Next Generation Viticulture, to perform a first-principles re-design of how the industry approaches grape canopy management. The programme aims to increase productivity while enhancing wine quality and environmental integrity, shifting the economic balance for the industry and future-proofing our vineyard investments.