Granting a premium to support viticulture on steep slopes and terraced vineyards as a high-quality farming practice
In many areas of Luxembourg, especially along the Moselle river, winemaking is carried out on hills, steep slopes and terraces with slopes greater than 30%. A premium is provided by the RDP to maintain the vineyards in such areas as a high-quality farming practice.
The premium granted to the Domain Kox vineyards covers 9.6 ha and requires a basic level of commitment by the farmer exceeding the minimum of good agricultural practices. Additional options are on offer in order to further contribute to environmental objectives, such as anti-erosion measures, biodiversity, disuse of herbicides, etc. In this case, the winegrower is using the premium to test new ecological methods.
Increased accountability for environmental protection in relation to customers;
A reduction in the use of synthetic products and non use of phosphates in the vines;
Abandonment of herbicide and insecticide treatments in vineyards;
Regeneration of soil through higher biodiversity in the vineyards.