As part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project, the Institute for the Application of Science in Agriculture (IPN/ISAA) organised a Master Class entitled “PIWI Varieties and IPM in Practice” from 15 to 18 June 2026, held during the IALB–EUFRAS–SEASN Conference in Radenci, Slovenia. The session, primarily aimed at agricultural advisors and other
Two European projects meet to explore synergies between AI-driven pest monitoring and disease-resistant grapevine breeding On 15 June 2026, the AI-GRAPE and GrapeBreed4IPM project teams held an online knowledge-exchange meeting to explore synergies, share results, and identify opportunities for future collaboration in the field of sustainable viticulture. The meeting marks
The European project GrapeBreed4IPM has launched the interactive tool “Resist Me… If You Can!” on its Capacity Building Website, an educational game designed to raise awareness within the wine sector about the importance of preserving the durability of disease-resistant grapevine varieties. Downy mildew and powdery mildew remain two of the
On 6 and 7 May, the second annual meeting of the project “Development of sustainable solutions for viticulture through multi-stakeholder innovation aimed at genetic improvement for integrated pest management (GrapeBreed4IPM)” took place at the Moët & Chandon Champagne premises in the iconic town of Épernay (France). The meeting brought together
The transition towards more sustainable viticulture is gaining momentum across Europe. Fungus resistant grape varieties known as PIWI are increasingly seen as a promising pathway to reduce the use of chemical plant protection products while maintaining vineyard productivity and wine quality. Within the GrapeBreed4IPM project, a Design Thinking Workshop in
As part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project, research teams across Europe are exploring strategies to strengthen the perception and market acceptance of wines produced from fungus resistant grape varieties known as PIWI. These varieties contribute significantly to more sustainable viticulture by reducing the need for chemical plant protection products. On 6
As part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project, work is progressing across Europe to explore strategies that can improve the perception and market acceptance of wines made from fungus resistant grape varieties known as PIWI. These varieties play an important role in advancing sustainable viticulture by significantly reducing the need for chemical
How can fungus resistant grape varieties become a stronger part of the European wine market? This question was at the centre of a Design Thinking Workshop held in Austria as part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project. Experts from viticulture, research and the wine sector came together to exchange experiences and develop
As part of the European research project GrapeBreed4IPM, a Europe wide online survey is currently open for wine producers, experts from research, advisory services and the wine trade, as well as for consumers. The aim of the study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of current developments in the European
By Kathrin Schnurrer Neustadt. ‘Part of the problem is that people prefer to deal with problems rather than look for solutions,’ says Miriam Jäger. It’s a statement that applies to most situations in life. However, scientist Miriam Jäger and her colleague Katharina Kleiner do not deal with everyday problems in
As part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project, the Institute for the Application of Science in Agriculture (IPN/ISAA) organised a Master Class entitled “PIWI Varieties and IPM in Practice” from 15 to
Two European projects meet to explore synergies between AI-driven pest monitoring and disease-resistant grapevine breeding On 15 June 2026, the AI-GRAPE and GrapeBreed4IPM project teams held an online knowledge-exchange meeting
The European project GrapeBreed4IPM has launched the interactive tool “Resist Me… If You Can!” on its Capacity Building Website, an educational game designed to raise awareness within the wine sector
On 6 and 7 May, the second annual meeting of the project “Development of sustainable solutions for viticulture through multi-stakeholder innovation aimed at genetic improvement for integrated pest management (GrapeBreed4IPM)”
The transition towards more sustainable viticulture is gaining momentum across Europe. Fungus resistant grape varieties known as PIWI are increasingly seen as a promising pathway to reduce the use of
As part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project, research teams across Europe are exploring strategies to strengthen the perception and market acceptance of wines produced from fungus resistant grape varieties known as
As part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project, work is progressing across Europe to explore strategies that can improve the perception and market acceptance of wines made from fungus resistant grape varieties
How can fungus resistant grape varieties become a stronger part of the European wine market? This question was at the centre of a Design Thinking Workshop held in Austria as
As part of the European research project GrapeBreed4IPM, a Europe wide online survey is currently open for wine producers, experts from research, advisory services and the wine trade, as well
By Kathrin Schnurrer Neustadt. ‘Part of the problem is that people prefer to deal with problems rather than look for solutions,’ says Miriam Jäger. It’s a statement that applies to
Funded by the European Union (GrapeBreed4IPM, grant number 101.132.223). The views and opinions expressed are, however, solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible. This project has received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) Nr 24.00152.