12/12/2024

Vineyard Angel first-hand: What do Iločki podrumi think about the platform?

 

Iločki Podrumi d.d., one of Croatia’s largest and most successful wineries, was among the first in the world to recognize the immense potential of artificial intelligence in viticulture. We are especially proud that the product they use is Vineyard Angel, an AI platform we developed in collaboration with Alti Agro.

On this occasion, Vedrana Barišić, Head of Viticulture at Iločki Podrumi, shared her thoughts:

  • Viticultural tradition in Ilok has been nurtured for over two thousand years, and our wines have been a globally recognized symbol of quality since the 18th century. To ensure this remains the case in the future, it is essential to keep up with the times.
  • Considering the increasing challenges we face in the field—whether it’s the impact of climate change and all that comes with it or the need for more efficient resource management—maintaining the premium quality of our products, which our consumers have come to expect, will increasingly depend not only on local conditions, the expertise of our staff, or the passion we bring to our work but also on smarter use of technology.
  • As a leader in innovation on the domestic wine market, we decided to take this step and collaborate with Alti Agro. Their Vineyard Angel helps us monitor our vineyards on the rolling plateaus of Fruška Gora.
  • Regarding the functionalities this AI solution offers, we particularly highlight its ability to automatically count and locate missing vines as well as perform qualitative zoning of vineyards. Automatic vine tracking significantly speeds up work throughout the year, while the vineyard zoning service saves precious time during harvest seasons.

The quality of this product is also confirmed by Antonijo Kraljević, Chairman of the Board at Iločki Podrumi:

  • We plan to continue using Vineyard Angel in the future to analyze the state of viticulture more effectively and to optimally plan and organize vineyard processes. With this technology, we have centralized data that allows us to make more precise forecasts in production and sales, simplifying business decision-making and predicting operational challenges.

You can find more information about this collaboration in the article by Lider Media:
How Iločki Podrumi Use Drones for Vineyard Analysis and Renewal

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