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Vineyard skips irrigation and pesticides for 20 years; organic matter doubles
Times of India — Top Stories✓
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A two-decade study of a Spanish vineyard showed that skipping irrigation and pesticides while maintaining continuous vegetation cover doubled the amount of organic matter in the topsoil and improved porosity and biological activity, especially in dry conditions.
WHY IT MATTERS
The results demonstrate that reduced soil disturbance can enhance vineyard resilience and sustainability in water-limited climates.
A Spanish vineyard study revealed significant soil health improvements over two decades. Long-term vegetation cover doubled topsoil organic matter compared to tilled areas. This practice enhanced soil porosity and biological activity in dry conditions. The findings suggest reduced soil disturbance benefits water-limited vineyards. Allowing plants to remain strengthens soil function under challenging climates.
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