Landscape adaptation: Smart Vineyards

BUT have long been involved in research, development, and implementation of adaptation measures in the landscape. Their goal is to strengthen the landscape's ability to retain water, protect it from drought and water erosion, contribute to the stability of ecosystems, and support biodiversity. These activities also include the development of smart, data-driven solutions for farmers that will enable them to farm and grow crops in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner in the long term, even in the face of climate change.

A shining example is project WinOMICs. Researchers from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies, in collaboration with the University of Vienna and Wein & Obst Klosterneuburg, plan to monitor vineyards using drones, sensors, and laboratory analyses to determine when plants need help before damage becomes apparent.