In the last Newsletter, we asked if you knew of existing surveys on OFE and you answered. Curious how wine grape growers in Australia are pushing the boundaries of on-farm experimentation? One study explores why and how growers test new ideas in the vineyard, while another digs into what influences their decision to adopt spatial strip trials. Whether you're into farmer motivations or trial design, there's something to sip on here:
Why growers experiment – motivations and methods (AJGW, 2021)
What drives adoption of strip trials (ASD, 2022)
Thanks to Rob Bramley and Kathy Evans for this input.