Solar Radiation Part 2

Okay, so once we compiled the elevation model, we can create a Solar Radiation model. (I usually make it for the 15th February – the middle of harvest) When I look at individual farms, I usually [...]

Continuing with GIS

So when I look at vineyards or potential vineyard sites, I ask myself – what kind of wine would I want from this site? Yes markets mostly dictate what a farmer plants, but with wine, plant the [...]

Area Solar Radiation

So after my long absence in actually writing something, here we go with the first part on Solar Radiation as a GIS tool to use in decision making as a viticulturist. Solar Radiation First off, [...]

Final Pruning

With vineyards waking up at a blinding pace, it’s time to come through and do the final pruning. The final pruning is a quick action, but very important. Do it incorrectly you would face [...]