Special cameras are used in Carinthian viticulture against the effects of climate change.
The Weinhof Lagger in Seeboden is going digital. Namely, drones fly over the vines of Harald Lagger. “As part of Stefan Ruess’ doctoral thesis, tests are currently being carried out to find out how the special cameras can positively support winegrowing,” says the 62-year-old. Identifying diseases more quickly For the man from Seeboden, aerial surveillance is already making work a lot easier. “This means that diseases can be identified and combated more quickly and defects can be remedied,” explains Lagger. There are now a total of 82 active winegrowing businesses in Carinthia, as well as numerous hobby winegrowers who care for their vines with a great deal of passion. In Carinthia, around 60 different grape varieties thrive on around 130 hectares. So far, 400 winegrowers have been trained in the fruit and wine growing center in St. Andrä in the Lavanttal. Respond immediately to pests “Even during the flowering period in spring you can see what the yield will probably look like in autumn.” Camera a special help. “A dry plant or one infested with pests is recognized immediately and we can treat it in good time,” explains Lagger, who can no longer imagine his garden without the modern device. “In the future, drones will play an important role in winegrowing, but also in fruit growing and in conventional agriculture!” Lagger is one of the few who grow wine in Upper Carinthia. He started planting vines about ten years ago. Lagger: “It’s hard to believe, but here in the Spittal area there are excellent conditions for viticulture.” Incidentally, on Saturday, September 24th, a culinary autumn dance with a cider and wine festival will take place between Buschenschenke Höfler and his winery.
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