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An overview of the different systems of sustainable viticulture in Austria.
6,976 ha (15,3 %) of Austria’s total area under vines is already being cultivated organically*; with this, Austria plays a leading role on the world stage. Almost one fifth of the organic area (1,433 ha) is farmed biodynamically.** 18.3% of the area under vines has been certified as sustainable, while the rest is predominantly being cultivated according to the precepts of integrated viticulture.***
* Source: Ministry for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, as of March 2022
** Source: associations respekt-BIODYN, as of February 2022 and Demeter Austria, as of March 2022
*** Source: Austrian Winegrowers' Association, qualifying date: 15 October 2021
Integrated viticulture
This refers to a procedure, to which all economically, ecologically and toxicologically sustainable methods are applied, in order to keep the extent of damage to a minimum and beneath the economic damage threshold.
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Organic Viticulture
The most important characteristics of organic agriculture include the prohibitive use of easily soluble mineral fertilizers and herbicides; a conscious cultivation of the vineyard, to naturally promote the health and fertility of the soil, and a respect for its natural cycle.
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Biodynamic Viticulture
The biodynamic economic wisdom of a wine estate is based on Rudolph Steiner's techniques.
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Sustainable Austria - Certified Sustainable
For many years, sustainability has been an important topic in agriculture and is becoming an increasingly more important issue in viticulture.
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