BASF Digital Farming has launched Xarvio Field Manager For Grapes for wine grape producers in France, Spain, and Turkey. The tool offers plant, pest, disease, fertilization, and irrigation models that improve crop health. According to the company, the system reduces costs, optimizes inputs, and decreases environmental impact.
In this way, BASF expands its presence in the viticulture market. The new Field Manager module supports more than 100 varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. The solution delivers specific agronomic recommendations for each plot. The objective involves protecting productivity, improving management, and advancing sustainability.
Konstantin Kretschun, global head of BASF Digital Farming, states that the feature allows for measurable gains in productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The team developed the technology with the support of winegrowers in different regions. The process incorporated years of testing, evaluation, and improvements.
The system features intuitive dashboards and a simple interface. The platform integrates Hort@'s DSS with Xarvio models. Hort@, acquired by BASF in 2022, provides models for growth, irrigation, nutrition, pests, and diseases. The combination of technologies creates clear information flows for quick and accurate decisions.
Field Manager For Grapes uses process-based agronomic models. These models consider the life cycle of pathogens and pests, environmental factors, phenology, and soil characteristics. This approach offers more robust predictions in the face of climate change. The recommendations define the correct use of inputs in terms of dose, location, and timing. The producer can comply with local regulations and environmental targets, including emissions targets.
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