* In the photo – installation of a weather station with the Bevine team and Assoc. L. Angelov
The concept of linking technology and viticulture has been materialized by positioning sensors in vineyards to extract meteorological data such as air and soil temperature and humidity, precipitation amount, wind speed, and direction. Our developed software processes and analyzes this data, visualizing it through our mobile application. The obtained information will assist farmers in increasing their yields, as well as improving the safety and quality of their harvest.
In partnership with the Plovdiv Agrarian University team, our objectives include studying the microclimate in vineyards and analyzing temperature and humidity differences between the air and the vines themselves. We have placed sensors in three locations within the rows to better understand the effects of these factors on the vine plants. Additionally, we will gain a comprehensive understanding of pathogen development within the vines throughout the year and the phenophases of corresponding grape varieties.
Currently, intelligent agricultural solutions in Bulgaria are trailing behind global trends. However, thanks to projects such as AgroDigiRise, innovative companies like BeVine, and the scientific resources of universities such as the Agricultural University in Plovdiv, the disparities between Bulgaria and other countries may become less noticeable. Whereas in the past, remote access and daily monitoring of thousands of acres of plantations were unimaginable, today, these goals are entirely feasible.