Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Grape harvester importation into SA Vinehealth Australia rates used grape harvesters as the vector which poses the highest likelihood of introducing…
Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Mornington Peninsula still a PRZ from SA perspective With vintage 2023 well underway, we remind South Australian growers and wineries that the Mornington Peninsula…
Posted on March 20, 2023July 24, 2023 Phylloxera: hard to kill Much time and effort has been invested over the years by Agriculture Victoria research staff trying…
Posted on March 20, 2023March 21, 2023 Fruit fly outbreak facts There are currently 32 Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) outbreaks being managed by PIRSA in the Riverland….
Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Receiving winegrapes out of the Riverland? In case you missed our article in last month’s e-news on important movement requirements to be…
Posted on March 20, 2023March 21, 2023 Fruit fly community meetings Vinehealth advises growers that PIRSA, in conjunction with the Riverland Fruit Fly committee, is hosting five…
Posted on March 20, 2023March 21, 2023 Heat Shed functionality boosted The Naracoorte Heat Shed has had some important upgrades, which have improved the reliability and functionality…
Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Tools and rules to keep vines safe When it comes to biosecurity and farm-gate hygiene, Vinehealth can help with handy tools and resources…
Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 2023 National Biosecurity Forum A National Biosecurity Forum is being held in April, which will bring together key stakeholders from…
Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 Fruit fly update: five new outbreaks Since our update last month, we advise that PIRSA has declared five new Queensland fruit fly…
Posted on February 20, 2023February 17, 2023 Three questions to keep your vines safe When a visitor comes to your property, you have one opportunity to prevent them reaching your…
Posted on February 20, 2023February 17, 2023 Show leadership with grape bins this vintage With the vast connectivity of our wine industry, every cog in our supply chain plays an…
Posted on February 20, 2023February 17, 2023 Vintage biosecurity focus for Padthaway Vinehealth CEO Inca Lee and Technical Manager Suzanne McLoughlin were invited to Padthaway earlier this month…
Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 Activity update Vinehealth Australia was recently invited by the Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council to provide an…
Posted on February 20, 2023February 21, 2023 River Murray salinity The SA Government issued salinity advice to River Murray irrigators on 17 and 21 February, in response to the re-opening of the inlet to Lake Bonney.
Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 Autumn 23 prescribed burns With another late growing season for our industry, there will be focused management on minimising potential…
Posted on February 20, 2023February 17, 2023 Locust likelihood low for vintage There is a low forecast risk of a widespread Australian Plague Locust infestation developing between now…
Posted on February 20, 2023February 17, 2023 Biosecurity’s top dog of 2022 The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced biosecurity detector dog Qubit as the ‘Top…
Posted on January 20, 2023January 23, 2023 Fruit fly update: seven new outbreaks PIRSA has declared seven new Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) outbreaks and extensions to multiple current outbreaks…
Posted on January 20, 2023January 23, 2023 GRBV update for SA vineyard owners Since the announcement of Grapevine Red Blotch virus (GRBV) in Australia, Vinehealth has been undertaking surveillance…
Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Importing grape products into SA? Read this If you’re planning to import must or grape juice into South Australia this vintage, you and…
Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Importing grape marc into SA? Read this If you’re planning to import grape marc and destemmer waste from fresh grapes into South Australia…
Posted on January 20, 2023January 23, 2023 Funding review consultation closing soon The consultation period for the Vinehealth Australia funding review is closing at 5pm on Tuesday 31…
Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Travelling? Sacrifice it all If biosecurity is not currently a topic you consider when planning and packing for an overseas…
Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 High risk seeds found in shoes An attempt to sneak high-risk seeds into Australia in the heels of running shoes has been…
Posted on January 20, 2023 Locust update for SA There is a moderate likelihood of region-wide Australian Plague Locust infestations developing in the SA Flinders,…
Posted on December 21, 2022March 14, 2023 Phylloxera and flooding Likelihood of phylloxera being introduced into South Australian vineyards as a result of current flooding along…
Posted on December 19, 2022December 20, 2022 2023 vintage movement requirements for Riverland Qfly affected areas Movement pathways for vineyards and wineries communicated for vintage 2022 are again available for vintage 2023….
Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Flood mapping and the Register The Vinehealth Register, which contains up to date planting and contact details of all Vineyard Owners…
Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Disease spread from neglected vineyards Vinehealth Australia acknowledges that managing a situation where you believe one or more endemic diseases, such…