DRIVE: Advancing Sustainable Viticulture with Smart Variable Rate Application

Project Name: Sustainable & efficient viticulture: reducing inputs and waste with a user-friendly variable rate application technology
Acronym: DRIVE – Disruptive research and innovation for viticulture efficiency
Participating Companies: TALPTECH, S.L. & BODEGAS RIBAS
Funding Program: CESAM Cascade Funding – Open Innovation Projects 

The DRIVE project equips Bodegas Ribas’ tractor in Mallorca with Talptech’s advanced kit, designed to optimize pesticide and fertilizer use through real-time vigor mapping and AI-based crop load assessment. This tailored, data-driven technology enables precise spray volume adjustment, aiming to reduce agrochemical inputs while maintaining vineyard health and quality.

Project Goals:

• Cut pesticide and fertilizer use without compromising disease control.

• Provide detailed operational data via vigor and spray deposition maps.

• Quantify environmental benefits, including CO2 savings from reduced chemical use.

Interregional Collaboration & Impact:

Talptech targets pest management challenges in Mallorca’s vineyards, developing precision agriculture tools suited for small- and medium-sized farms. The tested solutions have wider Mediterranean relevance and scalability potential for vineyards facing similar issues across Europe, fostering cross-region innovation.

Circularity at the Core:

TALPTECH’s mission is to promote accessible circular agriculture by offering simple, affordable precision tools. Their kit fits any tractor and sprayer, automatically adjusting inputs based on vine vigor and crop load. This minimizes pesticide use and environmental footprint while improving fruit quality and sustainability.