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Remstal launches ILEK: Against the great decline of vines in viticulture!
On May 26, 2025, the ILEK project will start in the Rems-Murr district to combat vine death and promote sustainable winegrowing approaches.
Remstal launches ILEK: Against the great decline of vines in viticulture!
In the Rems-Murr district, there is a lot of commitment to combating the threat of vine death. Stuttgart News report that the ILEK (Integrated Rural Development Concept) project was launched to rethink the wine-growing landscape. More and more vineyards are becoming wild, which ultimately significantly reduces their ecological and economic value.
The district office has provided 37,500 euros in funding from the state of Baden-Württemberg for this important project. However, winemakers face major challenges. Falling wine consumption, rising production costs and a lack of young talent are forcing many companies to close down areas. This in turn leads to a loss of economic value and regional identity.
Need for action in viticulture
The urgency of the measures was emphasized in a discussion at the Remstal winery. Winegrowers reported vineyards going wild and funding being misused. The aim of the ILEK project is to develop comprehensive concepts for the cultural landscape, not just for viticulture. Important topics include the sustainable reuse of fallow land, the renovation of dry stone walls and the creation of new value chains.
The Neuland planning office and the Hohenlohe-Franken regional office are responsible for developing the concept. Gerd Holzwarth is coordinating the project in the district office, with close collaboration with the communities planned to ensure practical measures.
Innovations and challenges caused by climate change
In addition to the organizational challenges, viticulture in the Remstal is severely affected by climate change. Agricultural newspaper points out the dangers of extreme weather, such as late frosts, hot spells and heavy rain, which threaten the cultivation of vines. The increase in temperature significantly changes the growing season, which affects harvest times.
In order to meet these challenges, those responsible also intend to use modern technologies. The RegioWIN Viticulture 4.0 project therefore promotes environmentally friendly and resource-saving cultivation methods. Particular attention is paid to innovative solutions such as drones to monitor vineyards and the integration of agricultural photovoltaics that simultaneously generate energy and support cultivation.
Minister Peter Hauk praises the efforts and emphasizes how important innovative approaches are to making viticulture sustainable. Thanks to these initiatives, the Remstal could be further strengthened as an economic and tourism engine.
In summary, the challenges and solutions in the Remstal can be clearly outlined: A strategic rethink, the use of modern technologies and close cooperation between winegrowers and communities are the key to securing the regional wine-growing culture in the coming years.