News from the Department of General and Organic Viticulture

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New Phylloxera-Resistant Rootstock Varieties from Geisenheim Approved

Hochschule Geisenheim University’s Department of Plant Breeding recently announced the official approval of two new phylloxera-resistant rootstock varieties, namely ‘Vinto’ (Vitis berlandieri x Börner; Gm 9230-3) and ‘Libero’ (125 AA x Börner; Gm 9228-45). Both varieties have been officially…

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Students Construct Historic Dry Stone Wall in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

A number of Geisenheim students recently worked together to build a historic dry stone wall in the ‘Krähennest’, an old terraced vineyard situated below the Niederwald monument in Rüdesheim. This undertaking was part of a collaborative project between the Rüdesheim Forestry Office, the Zweckverband…

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Successful Presentation of the Vipoll ‘Small-in-One’ Beverage Filling System at BrauBeviale

The BrauBeviale trade fair, which took place in Nuremberg at the end of November, provided the perfect stage for presenting Vipoll’s new ‘Small-in-One’ beverage filling system. Numerous industry experts, partners, alumni, and interested visitors had the chance to learn about this innovative bottling…

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“We need people who are motivated and, above all, captivated by the field!”

Report on the 2024 BDO Conference: ‘The wine industry – quo vadis? Dream or nightmare?’

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The Future of Agriculture: Hochschule Geisenheim University Involved in a New Innovation Center for the Transformation of the Agricultural System

Hochschule Geisenheim University is to become one of three locations in Hesse for a new innovation center belonging to the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research. Other cooperation partners include Justus Liebig University Giessen. The aim of the innovation center is to conduct practical…

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University President Holds Keynote Speech at the Hessian Wine Festival in Brussels

Last week, the Representative Office of the State of Hesse hosted the 16th Hessian Wine Festival in Brussels. With around 1000 guests in attendance, the wine festival is one of Hesse’s biggest events in Brussels and an important platform for networking. It is also an excellent opportunity for…

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Rheingauer Volksbank Prize 2024 Awarded to Geisenheim Graduates for Their Outstanding Work in the Field of Viticulture

This year, the Rheingauer Volksbank Prize was awarded to two graduates of Geisenheim's Viticulture and Enology degree program: Kira Dreis and Joachim Bumen. Dreis was honored for her innovative contribution to weed control for winegrowing on steep slopes, Bumen for his groundbreaking work on…

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Introducing the Viticultural Agrivoltaic Systems at Hochschule Geisenheim

On July 9, 2024, Hochschule Geisenheim University presented two innovative types of agrivoltaic systems to interested members of the public, including many winegrowers. These systems are being tested as part of viticulture research at the university and offer promising solutions for climate change…

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Hochschule Geisenheim Appoints Dr. Johanna Döring as the World’s Only Professor of Organic Viticulture

Hochschule Geisenheim University is pleased to announce that Dr. Johanna Döring has been appointed Professor of Organic Viticulture. This one-of-a-kind professorship underlines the university’s leading role in the research and teaching of organic viticulture.

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Geisenheim Technology Expert Dr. Paraforos Receives the LOEWE Transfer Professorship

The development of the digital vineyard will receive a grant of 1 million euros.

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