Excellent, inspiring film about restoring ecosystems
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:
Excellent article featured in Jamie Goode’s Wine Anorak. He describes Nigel’s presentation as “honest, brave and deeply insightful”, and we think it is one of the most important and profound things ever written about ‘Fine Wine.
In January 2025 we published a study into all the peer-reviewed research related to regenerative viticulture published over the last 15 years. It was a monumental undertaking! It takes a long time to read. Here we summarise some of the findings related to specific RV practices. The benefits of cover crops What do cover crops […]
We know what you’re thinking…. Soundbites are for politicians and have no place in regen ag. However, when we went to see Gabe Brown talk to the next generation of farmers at Plumpton College in the UK, almost every sentence he spoke was so inspiring, it was like a soundbite. These included: The Q&A was […]
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
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RVF webinar, hosted by Programme Director Becky Sykes, in association with the Porto Protocol, with: This webinar from April 2025 is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning how to encourage natural predators to control pest populations. Most importantly… Tom Croghan on working with nature to balance your ecosystem: João Raposeira: Eleanor MacDonald is […]
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 […]
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 […]
