Biodynamic practice in Vitis vinifera vineyards and the environmental sustainability of the soil
Abstract
Wine has shown a synergistic effect in a holistic context, and it has been referenced in recent years in several fields such as Medicine which considers it a natural antioxidant. Among other fields of study that find qualitative and quantitative characteristics in wine are Economics, Tourism, Design and Agribusiness. The wine industry, therefore, is constantly seeking new practices for Vitis vinifera grapes, such as the use of biodynamic agriculture, which shows positive results for the sustainability of the ecosystem and soil quality. The present study proposes to learn what interferes in the winegrower’s decision when choosing environmentally sustainable practices in the management of the vineyard, and as an objective, to characterize the environmental profile of the biodynamic vineyard. The methodology used was a descriptive case study of qualitative analysis. Therefore, the factor that interferes the choice of the wine production system is the need to maintain the fertility and productivity of the vineyard and, in this case, the biodynamic system may be an option for a sustainable production of grapes.
Issue: GiESCO 2017
Type: Extended abstract
Format: Poster
Authors
1 Doutorado em Agronegócios-CEPAN- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul- UFRGS- Av. Bento Gonçalves, 7712 – CEP 91540-000 – Porto Alegre – RS – Brasil
2 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Veterinária, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva. Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090 – Laboratório de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva – Agronomia. 90540000 – Porto Alegre, RS – Brasil
3 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Ciências Econômicas, Departamento de Ciências Econômicas. Av. João Pessoa, 31 – Sala 11 – Centro – 90040-000 – Porto Alegre, RS – Brasil
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Keywords
viticulture, production system, environmental sustainability, biodynamic practice