Reviving ancient techniques, Chilean winemakers in central valleys combat weather insecurities such as water scarcity and climate change. They manage the decade-long drought in Colchagua and Cachapoal by harvesting at night, using horse manure, and reviving old methods. A communications chief at Conosur says they are returning to previous practices but on a larger, systematic […]
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