Grapes AMA
Vancouver-based Vintality, a subsidiary of Geotronics Consulting Inc., is working with BC vineyards and fertilizer companies to boost yields and grape quality while lowering the amount of fertilizer needed to grow grapes.
Geotronics has designed a fertilizer trailer with GPS technology that will automatically dispense precise amounts of liquid fertilizer to targeted areas on the property, thanks to its built-in program. This will reduce the amount of fertilizer and water used in the vineyard while ensuring plants get the nutrients they need.
Vintality’s head of operations Chris Mark says the technology is aimed at making BC wines more competitive, adding, “We believe BC should keep making the best wine that respects the terroir, and this is a big step in making that more and more a reality."