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The Thriving Potential of Grenache in California: A Grape Variety for the Future Discover why Grenache is a relevant and resilient grape variety for California's viticulture and agriculture. Explore its ability to thrive in extreme environments and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. Learn about its low water requirements and the incredibly compelling wines it produces. Join us as we delve into the potential of Grenache in California. #GrenacheCalifornia #Viticulture #Agriculture #ClimateChange #ResilientGrapes #LowWaterRequirements #CompellingWines #CaliforniaGrapes #GrenacheVariety #GrenachePotential

🌊🦪 Oysters are Booming in the UK – But Will Regulatory Hurdles Hold Them Back? The revival of oysters on British menus is exciting foodies and environmentalists alike. Nutritious, affordable, and beneficial to our ecosystems, oysters are having a moment. 🚧 Yet, as the industry sees a surge in demand, regulatory red tape threatens to stifle its growth. Producers face restrictions, like the need for triploid oysters to avoid reproduction risks, and struggle with the lack of UK hatcheries, putting future expansion at risk. Without clearer policies and more support for sustainable oyster farming, this boom may be short-lived. Read the article here - https://lnkd.in/eEepZ73J 💡As this debate continues, the Blue Food Innovation Summit (April 8-9, London) offers a critical platform to explore solutions. 🌍 We’re bringing together innovators and industry leaders to tackle challenges like these, aiming to unlock the full potential of blue food. 💼 Interested in being part of the conversation? 🌐Reach out to discuss partnership opportunities and showcase your solutions to a global audience - https://lnkd.in/enaP3DJq #BlueFoodSummit #OysterIndustry #SustainableSeafood #BlueEconomy #Partnerships #Innovation

Grapes grafting is a fascinating horticultural technique that combines the strengths of different grapevine varieties to enhance growth and fruit quality. This method involves taking a cutting from one vine, known as the scion, and attaching it to another vine with a strong root system, known as the rootstock. The process not only allows for improved disease resistance but also helps in adapting the plant to various soil types and climates. By carefully selecting compatible varieties, growers can produce grapes that thrive in their environment while also achieving desirable flavors and characteristics. Mastering this technique requires skill and patience, but the rewards are plentiful—yielding healthier vines that bear fruit well-suited for winemaking or fresh consumption. Whether you're a professional vintner or an enthusiastic hobbyist, understanding grafting is essential for cultivating robust grapevines capable of producing exceptional harvests year after year. Exploring grape grafting opens up new possibilities for innovation in viticulture! #grapes #grafting #techniques #technology #farming #agriculture

📝 Alpine spruce, moss and forestry accents on the nose. While the acidity is low, the tannins are edgy and perfectly shaped to promote a giddy drinkability for this wine, that would be best with a slight chill. 🍷 This is the tasting note elaborated by our jury for the selected wine of Tenuta Maffone.
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📣 Our May 2024 e-news has been released! https://lnkd.in/ex47p24y 📣 We continue our journey around South Australia to Coonawarra Vignerons and gain insights into how biosecurity continues to be integrated into business and regional activities. We learn about the importance of biosecurity to Coonawarra given their proximity to the Victorian border, how biosecurity was integrated into the recent Australian Cabernet Symposium field day, and the importance placed on training staff and contractors in biosecurity. 📣 We share some sobering insights into the impacts of the recent Varroa mite incursion in NSW on the honey bee industry from Danney le Feuvre, CEO of the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council. After a 15 month long eradication campaign, final agreement was reached in early February to a ’transition to management’ plan. 📣 With our end of financial year at 30 April, we have taken a snapshot of the Register to examine changes to plantings and vineyard ownership over the last year. Given the current tough industry conditions, it was unsurprising to see a net decrease in the number of Registered Vineyard Owners in South Australia. 📣 Similarly, from a planting perspective, the state’s vineyard area has also declined. The largest changes in total vineyard area by variety on the Register at 30 April 2024 compared to 30 April 2023, were for Pinot Noir (largest positive change) and Cabernet Sauvignon (largest negative change). 📣 Should you be thinking about permanent vine removal, we urge you to be aware of biosecurity aspects and ensure you make contact with our office to report changes to your vineyard area on the Register.

Every oyster has a story! It's just one of the reasons I love profiling them. St. Simon oysters are farmed in Shippagan, #NewBrunswick, by the Mallet family.  They operate the largest commercial hatchery in Eastern #Canada.  Shippagan is a unique coastal town with a bountiful fishery, and is and one of the most northern regions for growing a Virginica oyster.  #MaisonBeauSoleil is not far from there.  St-Simon oysters are cultivated by the Mallet family, now in their third generation, the family-run farm is rooted in #science and #aquaculture expertise.  Andre Mallet and his sons, Mark André and Martin, are dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of #oysters and aquaculture. They also cultivate #BayScallops and manage a salt-water pond which is connected to Shippagan Bay by a tidal gate; this is where the oysters are reared before they are transferred to the bay. The shallow bays have the perfect environment for growing oysters. -Appellation: North America-eastern Canada, from the coastal town of Shippagan, in Saint-Simon Bay. Prime, cold productive waters for growing oysters. -Merroir: the area is covered with eelgrass and surrounded by peatlands and salt marshes.  High levels of phytoplankton are present. Fishery of #Crab, #Shrimp, #Lobster, #Clams, #Mussels, #Bass fish, #RedFish and more. -Flavor notes: Salinity is medium to high, rich creamy sweet notes from the crunchy adductor that last with a slight minerality.  Tasting some #Vegetal notes and mushroom. Full-meat, hard, deep shell, easy to shuck! This and so much more coming on the #FishionistaShow #OysterAppreciation #Aquaculture #OysterFarming #CanadaTrade CUSBA - CANADA UNITED STATES BUSINESS ASSOCIATION NB Food & Beverages | Aliments et Boissons NB Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

The Art of the 500-Day Finish at Black Hawk Farms American Wagyu! At Black Hawk Farms, we believe in the power of patience and dedication when it comes to crafting the perfect American Wagyu beef. Our 500-day finish on a carefully curated blend of grain and grasses, grown right here on our farm, is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship. While a 500-day finish may seem like a lengthy process, we firmly believe that greatness cannot be rushed. Each day spent on our sustainable diet of grain and grasses contributes to the rich marbling, unparalleled tenderness, and exquisite flavor profile that define our American Wagyu beef. Quality is our top priority, and we spare no expense in ensuring that every cut meets our exacting standards. That's why we never compromise on our principles - no hormones, no antibiotics, just pure, natural goodness in every bite. But our dedication to excellence extends beyond the pasture. Our solar-powered grain facility exemplifies our commitment to sustainability, harnessing the sun's energy to power our operations and minimize our environmental impact. And let's not forget about the foundation of our success - the Tajima Wagyu genetics that form the backbone of our herd. Renowned for their exceptional marbling and flavor, these prized genetics are the secret ingredient that sets Black Hawk Farms American Wagyu apart from the rest. So, why do we go to such great lengths? Because we believe that every bite of Black Hawk Farms American Wagyu should be an experience worth savoring. Join us in celebrating the art of slow finishing, where patience, quality, and passion converge to create something truly extraordinary. #Wagyu #SlowFinish #SustainableFarming #BlackHawkFarms #Beef #Agriculture #Sustainability #AmericanWagyu #F1

🌱 Nestled in Kent’s rolling hills, aka the “Garden of England,” Yotes Court Vineyard shows how innovative practices with an eye toward #regeneration can revolutionize winemaking. 📚 In my Forbes piece below, I highlight a number of themes of my recent book "#TheProfiteers: How Business Privatizes Profit and Socializes Cost," that Yotes Court exemplifies. 🍇 First is how and why a #sustainability focus can create opportunities for #innovation, in this case their work on new grape varieties. 🌿 Second is the benefits of #regenerative practices. They show how a focus on protecting the land in order to rebuild #soilhealth allows #nature to do most of the work. For instance, but integrating livestock, such as sheep 🐑, into their farming practices, Yotes Court uses nature’s own “lawnmowers” to manage growth and recycle nutrients. 📖 Learn more about how companies can strike this balance in both "The Profiteers" and also the article below!

#WineNews Meininger's International published an interesting article "Owners Who Neglect Vineyards in Bordeaux Will Face Fines" and for the first time, vineyard owners in #Bordeaux are facing penalties if they neglect their vineyards. Fines of up to €5,000 per hectare may be imposed. "Neglected vineyards are not just an eyesore; they pose a significant threat to viticulture by becoming breeding grounds for vine diseases such as Flavescence dorée (yellowing of the canopy). These abandoned plots are also suspected of increasing downy mildew pressure on neighboring vineyards. For years, industry associations and the administration of the Gironde department have advocated for sanitary clearings—a plea that French Agriculture Minister Marc Fesneau answered in February with multi-million-euro state aid and clearing premiums. Despite these efforts, the condition of Bordeaux's vineyards remains alarming. According to the industry platform "Vitisphere," the prefecture of the Gironde department acknowledged in a press release that "the number of reports and concerns about the many abandoned or neglected vineyard plots in the department is significant." These fallow areas are estimated to cover over 2,540 ha/ circa 6,300 acres, a consequence of declining wine consumption and unprofitable vineyard management. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eBXnqj72 Penalties are due for neglected vineyards (Photo: generated with Firefly AI)

"𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑶𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕: 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑨𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉" https://lnkd.in/gkdam9NU Market Value: Oyster Farming Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.49% from 2024 to 2030 during the forecast period. Market Overview: Oysters are bivalve mollusks that naturally thrive in seawater or saltwater environments. Recognized for their distinctive greyish-white shells, these creatures come in various types. Some oysters are prized as a gourmet delicacy, while others are cultivated for producing pearls. Market Dynamics: The expanding bivalve aquaculture industry and the rising volume of seafood-related commercial ventures are fueling the oyster market. Furthermore, increasing consumer demand for bivalves and diverse seafood options is contributing to the market's continued growth. https://lnkd.in/gCH8gvcj  Market Segment: Cupped oysters represent the majority of global oyster production, with the Pacific oyster being the predominant species. Spat is primarily gathered from natural environments by being spat onto collectors, though the use of hatchery-produced spat is on the rise.  #OysterFarming #Aquaculture #SeafoodMarket #BivalveFarming #SustainableFarming #ShellfishProduction #MarineAquaculture #PearlOysters #SeafoodIndustry #OysterCultivation