The Launch of the RVF at London’s 67 Pall Mall

At its core, the program is rooted in inclusivity, welcoming farmers and landowners of all backgrounds and philosophies. That spirit of openness is the only real path to change. Farmers are a fiercely independent sort and don’t want to be told what to do. RVF and 1BC help open minds and change paradigms with a […]

RVF’s new study shows the potential of regenerative viticulture to boost vineyard health and resilience in the face of climate change

We have brought together all the information from our RV Guide into one section of our website, plus a couple of extra sections – a glossary and a page on certification. An excellent place to start if you’re interested to know more about what RV looks like…

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation has produced an RV Guide to help growers to implement regenerative practices and to help people find growers near them

Gholamahmadi et al., 2025 Study in sandy loam soil in Portugal found that after sowing with biodiverse pasture seeds, compared to a control, biochar:

Webinar on Regenerative Hydrology with The Porto Protocol Foundation, Alpha Lo, Mimi Casteel and Becky Sykes: vital viewing in these times of extreme precipitation events The latest developments for our One Block Challenge (1BC): – the pilot continues in Paso Robles with a field day for growers to come together and share their experiences– other […]

(French first, then English below) By Antoine Lespès (alespes@domaine-lafage.com) and Alain Deloire (alain.deloire@supagro.fr)28 decembre 2024 Figure 1 (FR) : Exemple d’épandage de biochar mélangé à de la matière organique le long durang de vignes. Le biochar est enfoui à environ 20 à 30 cm de profondeur à côté du rang.Figure 1 (EN): Example of biochar […]

Katherine Favor, USDA National Agroforestry Center, May 2025 Excellent paper on managing livestock and forage within vineyards. Includes detail on: Figure by Janine Siatkowski, USDA Forest Service Positive interactions Negative interactions

Featuring our amazing trustee Mimi Casteel and the inspirational Alpha Lo. It’s vital viewing in these times of extreme precipitation events. Find out how to make sure the rainwater that lands on your farm works for you and your community.  Part of our series of webinars in collaboration with the Porto Protocol.

Caine Thompson, trustee of the RVF and MD of Robert Hall Winery and head of sustainability for O’Neill Vintners, interviewed by Adam Huss of the Beyond Organic Wine podcast. Caine has initiated and oversees the largest side-by-side trial of regenerative organic viticulture in the world at Robert Hall Winery, one of O’Neill Vintners flagship brands […]

E-book and 9 videos from Nick Breeze and the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP). Nick embarked on a two week road trip across Alentejo in Southern Portugal, visiting WASP certified producers. Learn how Europe’s most climate vulnerable wine region is learning, not just to cope with a hotter climate, but how to thrive in […]

By Simon Parfey, SoilBioLab  Understanding the intricate relationships between soil management, moisture content, and the soil microbiome is paramount to cultivating healthy and resilient vines that express the unique character of their terroir.  By embracing the principles of regenerative viticulture we can directly influence these factors, fostering a thriving underground ecosystem that benefits the vines […]

Katherine Favor, USDA National Agroforestry Center, May 2025 Windbreaks and hedgerows are two types of conservation buffers that can provide benefitsto vineyards and the surrounding landscape. Windbreaks are rows of trees and/or shrubs inlinear configurations, often established with the goal of slowing wind. Hedgerows are densegroupings of trees, shrubs, and other plants in a linear […]