The SCALE-It project continues to progress in its experimental phase with new field activities. At this stage, AgroecoliveLab staff have selected Chardonnay grapevines at El Cascante farm (Alcalá la Real, Jaén, Spain), managed by Blanca Serrano (Viñedos y Bodega Marcelino Serrano), to evaluate their performance under real field conditions.
The trial focuses on applying an eco-friendly product as an alternative to copper for protection against powdery mildew and downy mildew, aiming to reduce environmental impact without compromising effectiveness.
Following plant selection, treatments will begin according to the established protocol, alongside detailed phenological monitoring to assess both crop development and product performance. The experimental work will continue over the coming months.