SAN Agrow, sponsors of the seminars at this year’s Vineyard & Winery Show, explain why prevention makes the difference.
Within the expanding UK wine sector, growers are increasingly seeking reliable, yet sustainable approaches to manage key diseases, while maintaining fruit quality and vineyard performance.
SAN Agrow supports this transition with crop protection products for modern viticulture. With decades of experience, SAN Agrow develops biological solutions for specialty crops worldwide, combining research with practical field expertise.
Through close technical engagement across the value chain, these products integrate seamlessly into existing crop protection programmes while supporting residue reduction and long-term sustainability.
The UK soft and top fruit sector in particular have benefitted from these crop protection programmes with significant successes achieved; driven by a strong demand for innovative, effective and sustainable solutions.
This trend is reflected in the UK wine industry, where maintaining grape quality under variable weather conditions remains a key priority. Botector, a microbial fungicide suitable for use in organic farming, has proven a strong fit in UK viticulture.
Botector provides reliable protection against Botrytis, one of the most critical fungal threats in UK grape production. Applied preventatively at key growth stages such as flowering, bunch, closure, veraison and pre-harvest, Botector forms a UV-tolerant, living barrier on the grape surface that outcompetes pathogens and responds to environmental cues such as rainfall by increasing its active population.
This maximises protection ahead of rising disease pressure and effectively prevents the development of diseases like bunch rot. Its mode of action ensures reliable disease control without leaving residues or impacting the vinification process, supporting the production of high-quality wines.
SAN Agrow is proud to sponsor the seminar programme at this year’s Vineyard & Winery Show held on the 25 November at Kent Showground, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and the latest developments in viticulture. Supporting these seminars reflects SAN Agrow’s commitment to the industry, sharing technical expertise that enables informed crop protection decisions while safeguarding both crop quality and economic performance.
Further information can be found via Agrii representatives or at www.san-agrow.com
