IPM Implementation benefits from the partnership between scientists and growers: a case study in a Tuscan wine-growing area

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1 IPM Implementation benefits from the partnership between scientists and growers: a case study in a Tuscan wine-growing area Andrea Lucchi Andrea Bencini DAFE UNIVERSITY OF PISA Marchesi ANTINORI In plant protection, several efficient non chemical methods are available but are not used by stakeholders for lack of knowledge and trust. Very often farm managers are aware of the existence of non chemical alternatives to pesticides but they don t know exactly the potency of a given mean or strategy. In USA this gap is filled by University Extension Services, which support farmers in implementing innovative methods, and specifically for pests and diseases.

2 Trentino South Tyrol (Italy): a sharp example of close cooperation between growers and research Institutions, which allowed establishment of IPM in the Region. Mating disruption adopted as AW project in the last 20 years against codling moth and leafrollers on apple crop and against the vine moths in the vineyards strongly reduced insecticide use in the Region.

3 The development and adoption of area-wide MD in Trentino-South Tyrol resulted from the merging of several favorable factors, which brought together PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, RESEARCHERS, ADVISORS, COOPERATIVES, GROWERS, PHEROMONE DISTRIBUTORS, AND RELATED INDUSTRIES Superficie in ,0 10,2 10,8 12,0 8,4 8, ,4 Insecticides in Trentino vineyards per Ha (Northern Italy): ,6 6,0 6,0 5,4 4,8 6,7 4,6 4,8 5,2 4,0 3,8 3,5 4,0 4,0 4,0 4,3 2,4 Areawide application of MD 0,4 0,3 0,6 0,6 0,6 1,2 0,6 0,2 0,2 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1 0, ,2 12 kgs in ,3 kgs in kgs in 2013

4 Unfortunately, Trentino achievements have not been replicated in the rest of Italy, due in part to the lack of cooperation between research institutes, industry, and growers. Here I report of a recent cooperative pilot experience put in place in the wine growing area of Bolgheri (Tuscany), originated from a close partnership between University and growers for the management of 2 feared pests of grapevine. The project started in 2015 as a small pilot experience

5 In 2016 the project (BIOCONVITO) was funded by the REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF TUSCANY (225,000 euros for 18 months) within an EU PROGRAMME of Rural development for agricultural technological innovation, entitled Introduction and testing of biological control techniques for effective and sustainable control of insects harmful to the vine in Tuscany

6 PROJECT DETAILS 3 FARMS: Guado al Tasso, Le Mortelle, Avignonesi 3 DISTRICTS: Bolgheri, Cast. Pescaia, Montepulciano 3 PESTS of grapevines: L. botrana, P. ficus, C. gnidiella 3 STRATEGIES: mating disruption, Bcas, Bt A case study: the project carried out in Bolgheri

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9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Climate: Mild climate with medium-high rainfall ( mm per year on average) Terrain/Soil: Mostly sandy soil One of Italy's most prestigious areas for the production of wines of top quality ( High value of wines, need for healthy grapes, fear to abandon insecticides

10 IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN PROBLEMS The Bolgheri vineyards have historically been affected by heavy infestations of the European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) and the Vine Mealy Bug (VMB) Planococcus ficus (Hemiptera Pseudococcidae). European Grapevine Moth Vine Mealy Bug

11 EGVM larval feeding causes bunch rot which substantially degrades wine quality. Infestations must be managed to keep their damage at an acceptable level.

12 Vine mealy-bug: important vector of grapevine leafroll viruses. Honey-dew causes the development of sooty mold fungi that can result in serious bunch damage.

13 IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN PROBLEMS Insecticide strategies generally adopted by growers (EVERY YEAR IN THE LAST DECADE) included 2-3 sprayings against Lobesia with IGRs or organophosphorate insecticides and 1-2 treatments per year against P. ficus with systemic or neurotoxic insecticides. From insecticides to pheromones AIMs of Bioconvito project: From insecticides to BCAs European Grapevine Moth Vine Mealy Bug

14 Bolgheri (coastal Tuscany Central Italy) The project BIOCONVITO started in 2016 in the farm GUADO AL TASSO ANTINORI (vine grown on 300 hectares). Main reasons: mistrust on insecticides, strong interest for possible non-insecticide strategies

15 Lobesia botrana management in Tenuta Guado al Tasso In 2016 the Pheromone Mating disruption (MD) against L. botrana was applied on part of the whole farm surface, to be able to compare obtained results with the conventional insecticide strategy. MD was applied with ShinEtsu Isonet L dispensers from the end of March at a rate of about 500 units per hectare.

16 1. Modalità di applicazione 2. Epoca di installazione 3. Popolazione del fitofago 4. Dimensione, forma e confini 5. Caratteristiche dell area 6. Fattori climatici 7. Controllo dell efficacia What is mating disruption?

17 PLANOCOCCUS FICUS MANAGEMENT IN GUADO AL TASSO The strategy for P. ficus included the release of two Biological Control Agents (BCAs), the Encyrtid parasitoid Anagyrus sp. near pseudococci in May (1,000 individuals per hectare) and the Coccinellid predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (about 500 individuals x hectare) in June and/or July. The monitoring of pest population was carried out with pheromone traps and cluster sampling.

18 Main steps of the project PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TRAINING Sharing information with the farm managers in the field

19 Main steps of the project PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TRAINING Producing ad hoc informative booklets

20 Main steps of the project PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TRAINING With a dedicated website

21 Main steps of the project PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TRAINING Producing ad hoc informative videos

22 After 2 years the project Bioconvito is in very good health. Details are reported in this Trend Editorial available at: article/ /s

23 In 2017 and 2018 other big farms of the district adopted the BIOCONVITO proposal Total vineyards surface in the Bolgheri area: 1263 hectares In 2018 MD was applied on about 900 hectares and BCAS on about 600 hectares

24 ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE PROJECT AT FARM LEVEL Biological control per ha: 417, Chemical control per ha: 219 After 3 years BCAs will be establisìhed and you save 279, so the cost of BC will be = 148

25 The project has been presented in 2 meetings of EIP- Agri Focus group and spread among Member States as a positive experience of connecting people to speed-up innovation

26 Insect killers save the wine Bolgheri says goodbye to pesticides Local Press Livorno province (Tuscany) June 2018

27 Acknowledgements REGIONE TOSCANA, for funding and implementing the project Bioconvito (PSR ) The managers and the technicians of the farms Guado al Tasso, Le Mortelle and Avignonesi Thanks for your kind attention

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