צילום: דידי ליברמן

growers at Tali Grapes fertilize their vineyards in response to input analyzed from the soil solution which is pumped out of the soil near the vines' roots. The
results of these ground tests allow the growers to gain specific information and depending upon them, decide which fertilizers are required and their exact volumes. This prevents excessive use of fertilizers and the potential of soil contamination. in addition a 1.3 Mil. M3 reservoir of recycled water was built to maintain irrigation capability at any time and to reduce the need to use potable water for irrigation.
The pruned branches and clippings of the vines are mashed and inserted into the ground between the vines. This cancels the need to burn the material that would otherwise cause atmospheric pollution.
Environment protection and Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M) is an integral part of our growing protocol and belief. A unique I.P.M project is taking place in our vineyards; the objectives of which are to analyze the appearance and life cycle of various pests, and then to treat those by using the latest technologies made available by world renowned researchers. For example, a new fully-experimental initiative to reduce the population of the European grape moth (‘Lobesia Botrana’) is taking place for the last few years in all of Tali Grapes’ vineyards. More specifically, mating disruption using pheromone dispensers prevents the reproduction of the insects by denying the males the possibility of locating the females. The results, so far, have been excellent. An effort to control the Medfly (Ceratitis capitata) is carried out using the Sterile insect technique (S.I.T) a method of biological control, whereby large numbers of sterile insects are released. The released insects are normally male as it is the female that causes the damage, usually by laying eggs in the crop.
A geographic information system (GIS) is used to manage the SIT and other IPM projects by capturing, storing, analyzing, and presenting data that refers to location.

In addition, nets covering entire vineyards are used to prevent pests from entering in the first place, thus, further diminishing the need for the use of pesticides.
The use of pesticides is based upon continuous monitoring of the pest population and consideration of the growth stage of the Grapes.  Monitoring is performed by highly qualified personnel using traps and visual evaluation methods. Pesticide application is performed only when pests reach a critical stage in their life cycle, their quantity is deemed excessive or an emergence is projected, any of which may demand action.
Once a decision is reached that pesticides are indeed required, an emphasis is put on using the most environmentally friendly and mild substances that specifically combat the pests themselves, thus causing no harm to other organisms present in the vineyard.
Applying the pesticides is performed by spraying using the lowest volume necessary, therefore, drastically reducing the amount of substances used.  Specific traps have been developed for some pests that contain bait that attracts the pests and thus reduce the need for pesticides.
As a result of all of the above, our Grapes' residue count results are normally far below the permitted standards. Our Grapes are tested systematically and independently by authorized laboratories.
Tali Grapes is committed and proud to offer its clients not only the highest quality produce but the safest possible as well.