#50 Hedges and trees as pillars of a viticulture agroecology transition with Jean-Baptiste Cordonnier

<p>Conventional viticulture and its intensive management has created some important challenges for wine producers and the regions where they are located. Jean-Baptiste Cordonnier has been able to intimately experience the conventional approach, seeing the fertility and biodiversity of his family's château gradually degrade. For the first time since the start of the show, we are able to delve into the story of an incredible viticulture agroforestry transition. With cover crops, hedges and alley cropping, Jean-Baptiste is innovating new solutions for a management intensive crop. We delve into the story, context, agronomy and practical details of his strategy, for an interview rich in experiences and lessons learnt. </p><p><strong>TABLE OF CONTENTS</strong></p><p>00:02:55 Introduction</p><p>00:07:53 Trial and error to find regenerative solutions</p><p>00:13:39 Effects of planting hedges on the vineyard</p><p>00:23:08 Design process</p><p>00:36:58 Managing weeds and pruning hedges</p><p>00:43:33 Managing the pruning at scale</p><p>00:48:12 Mulching and the importance of cover crops</p><p>01:04:02 Trees planted within the vineyard</p><p>01:10:35 What are the expected agronomic results?&nbsp;</p><p>01:16:49 Why advantages outweigh challenges&nbsp;</p><p>01:21:23 Looking at the economics</p><p>01:31:16 Are neighbouring vineyards interested?</p><p>01:34:20 What effect do you expect on the quality of wine?</p><p><strong>• RESOURCES</strong></p><p><a href="https://chateauanthonic.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chateauanthonic.com/en/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chateau_anthonic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chateau_anthonic/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chateauanthonic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/chateauanthonic/</a></p><p><strong>• GET IN TOUCH&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.regenerativeagroforestry.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.regenerativeagroforestry.org<