In Niagara and other cool-climate growing regions, growers have developed strategies to maximize the amount of sunlight that reaches the fruit during the region’s comparatively short growing season. Thinning the canopy and removing basal leaves is a well-known technique for improving grape quality.
Orchard-Rite designed and developed the Auto-Start system to improve the efficiency of operating your wind machine. The system is the most convenient and economical way to manage spring frosts and winter freezes. Pre-setting start and stop temperatures reduce fuel and labour costs. The Auto-Start system can be retrofitted to most makes and models of wind machines.
The TRS R‑Series Vineyard Sprayer is a high-performance, recycling sprayer built specifically for tight-row vineyards. It’s engineered with Weber tangential fans, a hydraulic drive system, and closed-loop spray recovery that captures and reuses drifted chemicals. Growers have reported up to 40% savings in chemical inputs and as much as 90% recapture under the right environmental conditions.
The Clemens EasyFix ShootBinder is an advanced, labor-saving vineyard tool designed to automate shoot tucking and simplify canopy training. Built with both efficiency and sustainability in mind, this lightweight hydraulic machine uses biodegradable clips and tensioned cords to gently position lateral vine shoots between trellis wires — all while traveling at speeds up to 5 km/h.
The Clemens Finger Weeder is a fast, efficient, and chemical-free solution for controlling weeds and levelling soil beneath vineyard rows. Using soft, rotating polyurethane discs, it uproots young weeds while protecting vine trunks and maintaining healthy soil structure. It's especially effective in vineyards focused on organic or regenerative practices.
Orchard‑Rite wind machines are time-tested, high-efficiency frost protection systems designed to shield crops during critical cold snaps and spring frosts. By drawing down warmer air from inversion layers and mixing it with near-ground air, these machines help maintain safe temperatures and prevent bud damage without relying on chemicals or irrigation heat.
The Clemens Bison Ripper is engineered to relieve deep soil compaction in vineyards and orchards—lifting and loosening soil up to 20 inches down—while preserving the surface layer and any cover crops. It’s the smart way to enhance drainage, root growth, and soil health.
The Grégoire GL7.4 is a compact yet powerful self-propelled grape harvester engineered for modern vineyards. With its Tier-4 Final Deutz 160 HP engine and advanced hydrostatic transmission, it delivers precision, fuel efficiency, and exceptional harvest performance in tight row spacing and challenging terrains.
The Clemens Radius SL + Undervine Weeder is a versatile, high-performance tool designed for vineyard maintenance. It combines precision blades with an undervine weeding system to remove weeds quickly and efficiently, without chemicals. Built for speed and flexibility, it protects young vines, works across a variety of soil types, and keeps vineyard rows clean, level, and ready for the next task.
The Gregoire GT3 is a tow‑behind grape harvester that combines the automation of a self-propelled machine with the flexibility of a compact, tractor-towed design. It’s built to make harvesting faster, easier, and gentler on your vineyard, all while being simple to operate.