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GrapeBreed4IPM brings PIWI varieties closer to the general public at the Swiss Wine Tasting in Zurich
On 31 August, the winery of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), a partner in the GrapeBreed4IPM project, took part in the Swiss Wine Tasting in Zurich. The event, open to the general public, attracted around 500 visitors. Located in Frick (Canton of Aargau, Switzerland), the winery has been
GrapeBreed4IPM delivers a Master Class on PIWI Varieties and IPM at the IALB–EUFRAS–SEASN Conference in Radenci
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
AI-GRAPE AND GRAPEBREED4IPM MEET FOR SUSTAINABLE VITICULTURE
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
GrapeBreed4IPM launches the interactive tool “Resist Me… If You Can!”
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
Second annual meeting of the project
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
Innovation for Sustainable Viticulture: Swiss Stakeholders Discuss the Potential of PIWI Varieties
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
