Download Application of high-resolution climate measurement and Modelling to the adaptation of New Zealand vineyard regions to climate variability

The wine industry is highly sensitive to variations in weather and climate, which can significantly affect both the quantity and quality of wine produced in a given year (Trought 2005). An inter-disciplinary research programme is underway, applying climate measurement and modelling techniques at high resolution in key wine-producing
regions of New Zealand to evaluate the risks posed by short and longer-term climate variability. These atmospheric models are being integrated with new phenological and crop models to help develop appropriate adaptation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability of the industry.