What was the challenge/problem addressed?
Perleuve s.r.l. is a viticultural consulting company helping farmers in enhancing crop quality, health and yield while reducing costs and environmental footprint though the optimization of farming practices. Optimization is achieved by:
• Capillary monitoring of the vineyard phytopathological status throughout the season. Data is recorded through a smartphone app, is easily shared and employed to make informed decisions.
• Smart agronomical advice. Tailored operations through the criterion: only where needed, if needed.
• Managing phytosanitary treatments through the interpretation of phytopathological models, coupled to the technical know-how on spraying operations.
Wat zijn de succesfactoren bij het oplossen van het probleem??
• 4Grapes® app, as a tool to record, review and share data between farmers and consultants.
• Weekly vineyard scouting for phytopathologies
• Scientific approach at farming, with high quality data gathering, advanced modelling tools to predict pests and other detrimental conditions.
What were the main challenges during the innovation process?
• Resistance to change in farming methods, especially to innovative technological tools.
• Resistance to the when needed, if needed criterion especially in pest control treatments.
• Lack of historical data to be used for predicting and preventing future conditions.
What role does the advisor or advisory service play with the practical case?
Advisory, consultancy and backstopping aimed at solving complex problems, to be provided during the innovation process and based on demands of actors and the co-construction of solutions
For sharing experience of the practical case, Neem contact op
Giovanni Bigot
giovanni@perleuve.it