Posted on December 30, 2017February 27, 2018 Know your weeds Have you ever had trouble identifying a weed or finding a control option that works? If…
Posted on December 18, 2017January 9, 2018 Biosecurity shock: are we ready? The recent National Biosecurity Forum has highlighted the need for the Australian wine industry to continually…
Posted on December 17, 2017February 27, 2018 Stop phylloxera for $55 You can prevent the spread of phylloxera for $55. That’s the cost of using the Heat…
Posted on December 16, 2017February 26, 2018 Free TDU signs! Vinehealth Australia is again offering free biosecurity signs for vineyard owners along the Tour Down Under…
Posted on December 15, 2017January 31, 2018 If You Spot Me, Report Me Ever spotted unusual leaf symptoms or an insect you’ve never seen before in the vineyard, and…
Posted on December 12, 2017February 26, 2018 State of play in virus detection Several diagnostic methods are available for grapevine virus identification. In this second article in our series…
Posted on December 9, 2017July 19, 2021 Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Research shows that signs are powerful tools in the biosecurity fight. And signs are needed for…
Posted on December 8, 2017February 26, 2018 Global phylloxera strains database coming Over the past 30 years, international researchers have discovered the presence of different phylloxera strains and…
Posted on December 6, 2017February 27, 2018 Rootstocks: more than pest prevention We love reading Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine at Vinehealth Australia. It was a nice surprise to…
Posted on October 13, 2017October 23, 2017 GPGV update As reported in our Biosecurity Alert last week, a surveillance strategy for Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus…
Posted on October 13, 2017October 23, 2017 Levy: who’s responsible? We’re often asked by vineyard owners why they should pay the Phylloxera and Grape Industry Act…
Posted on October 13, 2017October 23, 2017 Hygiene focus in Tassie Vinehealth Australia is spreading messages of best practice biosecurity, with the latest educational trip to Tasmania….
Posted on October 13, 2017October 23, 2017 Practical learning at plant health event On the topic of road trips, Vinehealth Australia’s Technical Manager Suzanne McLoughlin and Wine Australia’s R&D…
Posted on October 13, 2017February 26, 2018 Viruses: secrets of life Dr Nuredin Habili from Waite Diagnostics – AKA the virus guru – is creating a series…
Posted on October 13, 2017January 31, 2018 Best practice eradication While in the US on a study tour in September, Vinehealth Australia Technical Manager Suzanne McLoughlin…
Posted on October 13, 2017 Biosecurity fun in the Creek A group of enthusiastic growers in Langhorne Creek examined best-practice farm-gate hygiene at a recent pre-season…
Posted on September 14, 2017 Are you planning for biosecurity risk? Only 13% of wine businesses in South Australia have a documented plan to deal with key…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Value of old vines recognised An international article in a prestigious magazine has reinforced the importance of South Australia’s focus on…
Posted on September 14, 2017 Warning from the US Vinehealth Australia Technical Manager Suzanne McLoughlin recently returned from a trip to the US, part funded…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Levies: final notices issued Most growers have now paid their annual levy contribution to Vinehealth Australia, which is pleasing to…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 29, 2018 Mature rootstocks examined Have you ever wondered how well your chosen rootstocks will maintain their yield and quality parameters…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Five things about… Suzanne McLoughlin Vinehealth Australia’s Technical Manager Suzanne McLoughlin has been involved in the wine industry for more than…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Get social with us How do you like to receive your information? Email? We do that. Post? We sometimes do…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Foodie tours delivering biosecurity messages Did you see the recent ABC Rural News article on the upsurge of ‘Foodie’ tours? The…
Posted on August 16, 2017January 31, 2018 Message from The Chair If our August e-news is anything to go by, there is a lot happening at Vinehealth…
Posted on August 16, 2017 What have we been doing? Make yourself a cuppa, grab a biccie and settle into a comfy chair: the Vinehealth Australia’s…
Posted on August 16, 2017 And what are we going to do? And while you’re in that comfy chair, grab a copy of our new Strategic Plan: Towards…
Posted on August 16, 2017 Farewell phylloxera guru Kevin Powell – AKA the Phylloxera Guru – has been appointed as a senior research scientist…
Posted on August 16, 2017 Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus in Australia Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus (GPGV) has been detected for the first time in Australia. Vinehealth Australia…
Posted on August 16, 2017January 29, 2018 Do you know these exotic pest nasties? Vinehealth Australia has produced a striking poster to help you identify high priority exotic pests and reportable…