Veenow Vineyard is proud to announce that after extensive research and assistance it will be the first operator and sales agent of the UV Boosting technology to be at the forefront of sustainability in UK vineyards.
After a year of research into the usage of UV-C and the different application methods, Robert and Katie came across UV Boosting based in France and contacted Emanuele who was able to explain independent research and historic data from trials covering over 7 years. After testimonials from other operators around the world on what they can achieve it was a straightforward decision with a visit to the headquarters just outside Paris.
“We decided to choose UV Boosting due to the patented technology, robust build quality and technical ability within the team, which made it a great partnership” says Robert Greenow from Veenow Vineyard. “The benefits are huge across our 40 acre vineyard which are not only financial but they also increase the sustainability of our spray regime”.
Veenow plans to carry out 4-5 passes over the season but also run trials amongst its varieties such as Pinot Noir, Bacchus, Chardonnay, Meunier and Cabernet Noir.
“Interestingly the key benefit with a PIWI due to its existing resistance to mildews is frost protection and yield increase” which alone pays for the application of UV-C” says Robert Greenow.
“We decided to be the first in the UK as our passion is sustainability while maintaining quality clean grapes for harvest” explains Katie Greenow. “Combining this technology with digestate application and specialist cover cropping is hopefully setting an example that monoculture, mass production vineyards are different to us here.”
