Agtech company Lumo said in a news release that Treasury Americas, a division of the global wine company Treasury Wine Estates, will trial its irrigation in vineyards in Napa, Calif.
Lumo said its technology helps growers efficiently manage water in vineyards through automation. Lumo said Treasury Wine Estates has deployed 24 of Lumo’s smart irrigation valves to efficiently manage the irrigation of 90 acres of vineyards.
“Efficient irrigation is paramount in bridging the gap between water usage and the quality of fruit,” Devon Wright, Lumo CEO and founder, said in the release. “We are excited that Lumo’s technology is playing an instrumental role in achieving TWE’s ambitious sustainability goals.”
Lumo said a goal of the trial is to provide concrete evidence of how its advanced water technology can help to improve operational efficiencies while aiding in substantial water conservation.
“This pilot project is an integral part of Treasury Wine Estate’s broader commitment to sustainability, with goals set to achieve 100% renewable electricity usage by the end of 2024 and attain net-zero emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030,” Will Drayton, director of sustainability and science at Treasury Americas, said in the release. “The collaboration with Lumo signifies a crucial step in our journey towards preserving vital resources for our industry and community.”
