Conclusion of GrapePRODIGI Project

03.07.2024

The research project "Supporting grape producers with digital tools to develop their approach to precision agriculture" (GrapePRODIGI), led by the Italian-Hungarian consortium has successfully concluded.

Funded by the European Community, this project has introduced advanced technology to the Eger wine region. GrapePRODIGI was coordinated by the Catholic University Eszterházy Károly (Eger, HU) with the contribution of University of Padua's Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals, and Environment (DAFNAE) and the Interdepartmental Centre for Research in Viticulture and Enology (CIRVE).

In collaboration with CET Electronics s.n.c. and the Association of Wine Laboratories Eger, the project installed remotely controlled sensors in the Síkhegy vineyard (Northern Hungary), which is notable for its volcanic substrate. These sensors measure essential factors such as temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and wind speed, providing valuable data for vineyard management. The project also developed a cartographic base and utilized 3D cameras to monitor vine growth and damage, thereby improving the management of plant protection products. With a budget of 60,000 euros and two years of effort, the project has also established a freely accessible web portal demonstrating these innovative viticulture tools.

For more details, please visit the project's website