Reducing your diesel consumption

Against a backdrop of rising production costs and economic and geopolitical uncertainty in the energy markets, controlling fuel consumption has become a major challenge for farms and vineyards in particular.
This event is aimed at all winegrowers, whether practising conventional or organic farming, who wish to discover practical solutions that can be applied on their own estates.

Programme

• 10am: Start of workshops
• 10.15am: Drone demonstration
• 11am: Round table discussion Combining

approaches to mitigate emissions and climate impacts, save energy and reduce costs
Discussions and testimonials from

• winegrowers
• 12 noon: Official speeches
• 12 noon–2 pm: Tour of the ‘mildew control' demonstration plots
• 2.15 pm: Demonstration of electric straddle tractors and Intercep mechanical tools
• 2.45 pm: Engine test bench / eco-driving and tractor maintenance
• 3.15 pm: Hitch connections
• 4.00 pm: Drone demonstration
• 5.00 pm: End of workshops

Focus on the workshops

Engine test bench

Presentation of the results of a test bench carried out on two inter-row tractors. Analysis of power, torque and fuel consumption to identify the most efficient engine speeds for reducing GNR consumption.

Tyre pressure

Adjusting tyre pressure according to the work being carried out and the tyres used.

Hitch alignment

Optimise your tractor's traction and performance through the hitch configuration.

“Air-saver” kit

Overview of the benefits of this kit, which helps to save fuel.

Electric straddle

Feedback on the use of this equipment, particularly in terms of electricity consumption and reduced diesel consumption.

Drones

Demonstration of drone spraying, an innovative technology of technical interest to vineyards in the Gironde region.

Energy-efficient sprayers

Presentation of several innovative and energy-efficient spraying technologies, using electricity as a power source either partially or entirely.
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This event is organised by the Gironde Chamber of Agriculture, in partnership with AgroCampus Bordeaux-Gironde, Château La Tour Blanche and the Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne Departmental Federation of CUMA. It receives financial support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region and the Adour-Garonne Water Agency, and forms part of the Climat Tour ( Vitilience Programme) and DémoBio (an event of the Regional Organic Pact).