Research
HARVESTING INNOVATION FOR GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
Prepared by: CCOVI, Brock University
Creating innovative support programs, applied practices and outreach services to the Canadian grape and wine industry has been possible with the funding received through Growing Forward’s Developing Innovative Agri-Products (DIAP) program at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) has worked collaboratively with the project’s lead the Grape Growers of Ontario (GGO) to address industry-led research priorities with this funding.
Three key activities were identified to address these priorities and the impact of this work on the wine and grape value-chain is already evident. Outlined below are the activities successes.
RAINFAST CHARACTERISTICS OF INSECTIDES
By John Wise, MSU Trevor Nichols Research Complex and Entomology
The numerous rainfall events experienced in Michigan over the last several weeks has prompted many questions about the relative “rainfastness” of the insecticides used in fruit production. In 2006, the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station provided funds to purchase and install a state-of-the-art rainfall simulation chamber at the MSU Trevor Nichols Research Complex (TRNC), after which we have begun conducting trials (generously funded by Michigan fruit commodity groups) on fruit crops for a range of insecticides.
WHAT DOES DEACCLIMATION MEAN TO ME?
Prepared by: Dr. Kevin Ker, P.Ag. and Ryan Brewster
Deacclimation occurs as the vines prepare to leave cold winter temperatures and begin to resume active growth as daylight periods lengthen and termperatures rise in the spring. For more information follow the link below.
STRATEGIES TO RECOVER FROM WINTER DAMAGE
Prepared by: Dr. Kevin Ker, P.Ag. and Ryan Brewster
Knowing that winter injury has occurred and where it has occurred in the vineyard is half of the process of dealing with winter injury. the second half involves what strategies to use depending on severity of injury, whether the vines can be easily renewed by retrunking or complete block removal is the best choice.
MAKING DECISIONS AFTER WINTER DAMAGE
Prepared by: Dr. Kevin Ker, P.Ag. and Ryan Brewster
Before pruning injured blocks or replanting some hard decisions need to be made and reviewed
Prepared by: Dr. Kevin Ker, P.Ag. and Ryan Brewster
It is important to recognize bud injury at your vineyard and that damage levels will differ with cultivar and location in the vineyard at your location. Your neighbour with similar cultivars may not have the same damage levels.
A group of research papers that summarize research concerned with the Multi-Colored Asian Ladybeetle (MALB) and ladybug taint in wine.
ESTABLISHMENT AND PRODUCTION COSTS FOR GRAPES IN ONTARIO – 2009 ECONOMIC REPORT
By: Ken Slingerland - Tender Fruit & Grape Specialist/OMAFRA;
John Molenhuis - Business Analysis & Cost of Production Lead/OMAFRA
This report studies the establishment and production costs of four grape cultivars: Concord, Vidal, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc.
GRAPE PRODUCTION OUTSIDE TRADITIONAL AREAS
This report gives an overview of viticulture in areas within Ontario outside of the Niagara region.
REDUCING COLD INJURY TO GRAPES THROUGH THE USE OF WIND MACHINES
This final report empirically shows how the use of wind machines can reduce cold injury to grape vines.
PREMIUM PRODUCTION
The following reports outline premium production methods for grapes.
Crop and Canopy Management
Grapevine Physiology - A Primer for Serious Wine Growers
Irrigation Management in Ontario- How Much is Enough
Yield Estimation