Edition of February 24, 2026

An obstacle course for young farmers

In Gironde, 26-year-old winegrower Pierre Planiol is set to receive 3 hectares of mainly white-wine vines and 27 hectares of prairies from his father in a few months, while working at another vineyard for slightly more than minimum wage.

Source: terredevins.com The Crisis

Winegrowers protest restrictions on copper use

French winegrower representatives warn that several copper-based vineyard products may be withdrawn after failing re-authorization due to insufficient impact data. They argue copper remains a key tool for disease control, especially in organic viticulture, despite reduced doses in recent decades.

Source: terredevins.com Vineyard and Cellar