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High-Tech Allies: Drones and Parasitic Wasps Revolutionize Vineyard Pest Management

How can drones support a sustainable wine economy?

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James Saye
Sep 15, 2024
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As the viticulture industry grapples with the challenges of sustainable farming and pest management, innovative technologies are emerging to offer new solutions. One such breakthrough comes from the Vergelegen Wine Estate in South Africa, where drones are being used to deploy parasitic wasps to combat mealybug infestations and the devastating leafroll v…

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