An Integrative Approach to Managing Organic Vineyards: Organic Science in the Making

How can biodiversity help vineyards become more productive and resilient in a changing climate? Dr. Liette Vasseur from Brock University and her research team are exploring this question by testing a landscape approach at four organic vineyards in Ontario. By introducing native plant species within vineyards and along their perimeters, the team aims to strengthen ecosystem services that support crop health and productivity. In this episode, Dr. Vasseur shares the motivation behind the research and how partnerships between growers and researchers are helping develop new strategies for sustainable wine production. This podcast series was originally released as the film series Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making. You can find links to the films – and more information about all the research activities - on the Organic Science Cluster 4 website. That’s Organic-Science-Canada.ca Organic Science Cluster 4 is an industry-led research and development endeavour co-managed by the Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University and supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership together with over 80 funding partners.