Vineyards are experiencing strong expansion and management intensification worldwide,
especially in areas with a Mediterranean climate, which are often characterized by a high …

Viticulture is a key sector of the agricultural economy of the main wine-producing countries,
eg Italy, France, Spain and the USA, but is also one of the main users of phytosanitary …

In theory, eco-labels have great potential to reduce the environmental and social impact of
products via consumer choice. In practice, the diffusion of eco-labels remains limited, with …

Soil and crop management practices affect soil processes, agro-ecosystem functioning and
sustainability of agricultural production systems. Organic farming production system is being …

In addition to food production, tree crop-based agrosystems can provide other ecosystem
services (ES) such as soil fertility maintenance, soil and water retention and landscape …

The arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are significant fertility-promoting microbes in soils.
They enable soil fertility, soil-health and boost crop productivity. There are generalist and …

Demand for organically grown crops has increased exponentially in the last few decades.
Particularly in the wine sector, organic and biodynamic management systems are gaining …

Sheep grazing is increasingly being considered by winegrape growers to manage cover
crop growth in Mediterranean vineyards, a practice that could contribute to reducing fertilizer …

Background Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi associate with most plants and can increase
nutrient uptake. As a result, commercial inoculants called “biofertilizers” containing AM fungi …

Organic farming aims to stimulate soil fertility by avoiding the use of synthetic fertiliser inputs,
relying instead on locally available natural resources. It is regarded by many as a …