Precision viticulture coming to fruition

Mists, check. Mellow fruitfulness, check. Maturing sun, – eventually check! In the UK the 2021 growing season has been good but not exceptional. A late spring followed by a warm June and July gave way to a disappointing August with plenty of warm damp days to encourage the development of mildew. It has been fascinating […]

Vineyard yield estimation with smartphone imaging and AI

There is so much potential in those tightly closed flower buds. Over the course of the summer the flowers on vines bloom, turn into tiny green spheres and ultimately heavy bunches of grapes. Or at least that is the hope of the vineyard owner and winery. Accurately estimating the size of the harvest well in […]