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Case Studies

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Living with phylloxera: Steve Faulkner’s biosecurity blueprint

When it comes to managing vineyards in a Phylloxera Infested Zone (PIZ), few speak with as…

Posted on June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Taylors Wines: managing risks

Rigorous biosecurity protocols around a demonstration vineyard at Taylors Wines in the Clare Valley are reducing…

Posted on June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Dealing with an outbreak: Vince Blefari

Carey Gully winegrape and cherry grower Vince Blefari knows firsthand the challenges that outbreak restrictions can…

Posted on June 2, 2025May 30, 2025

Kies take the lead with biosecurity

As thousands of footy fans descended on the Barossa Valley for Gather Round 2025, Kies Family…

Posted on March 30, 2025March 29, 2025

Best practice focus at Bremerton  

A respect for biosecurity runs through all operations at Bremerton Wines in Langhorne Creek which was…

Posted on February 3, 2025January 31, 2025

Craig Markby: passionate about plants

Adelaide Hills Vineyard Manager Craig Markby is passionate about plants. Originally from Victoria, Craig moved to…

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Anton Groffen named Biosecurity Champion

Congratulations to Wirra Wirra Viticulturist Anton Groffen who has been named the winner of the inaugural…

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Meet Astrid Forneck: phylloxera guru

Astrid Forneck is a legend in the field of phylloxera. As the Head of the Institute…

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Jenny Venus: collaboration is key

Viticulture consultant Jenny Venus might be considered a Langhorne Creek local – she’s been working in…

Posted on October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

60 years for Padthaway

Padthaway, at the northern entrance to the Limestone Coast, is celebrating 60 years of grape growing…

Posted on October 21, 2024October 17, 2024

Meet Robyn Dixon: Wine Australia

Robyn Dixon, the new Program Manager of Biosecurity, Pest and Disease at Wine Australia, is passionate…

Posted on September 23, 2024September 30, 2024

Adelaide Hills: biosecurity savvy

Biosecurity is interwoven into most vineyard and wine business activities in the Adelaide Hills. Sarah Carlson,…

Posted on August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Phylloxera focus in McLaren Vale

Phylloxera prevention has been a strong focus in McLaren Vale for many decades. In fact, the…

Posted on July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

SWA driving biosecurity action in the Riverland

The Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) program is driving biosecurity activity in the Riverland, according to Charles…

Posted on June 18, 2024July 30, 2024

Reflections from Suzanne McLoughlin

Thank you for your ongoing investment in Vinehealth and your support for the work we continue…

Posted on June 18, 2024June 24, 2024

Biosecurity on show in Clare Valley

Biosecurity is a key focus at industry events in the Clare Valley. At the 2024 SA…

Posted on May 21, 2024May 29, 2024

Biosecurity front of mind in Coonawarra

In Coonawarra, biosecurity isn’t just ‘good practice’, it’s vital given the region’s proximity to Phylloxera Infested…

Posted on April 23, 2024April 22, 2024

Barossa Australia: protecting old vines

Protection of heritage vines is at the core of Barossa’s strong biosecurity focus, which includes wine…

Posted on March 18, 2024May 3, 2024

Positive signs at Langhorne Creek

Biosecurity signage to educate visitors is common in Langhorne Creek where Lian Jaensch, Executive Officer of…

Posted on September 25, 2023September 27, 2023

Time to take ownership of biosecurity

Sarah Bird wears two industry hats – she is the manager of Naracoorte Heat Shed and…

Posted on July 25, 2023October 31, 2023

Reflections from Dr Prue McMichael

Vinehealth Australia has long stood as a steadfast guardian, committed to preserving the health and sustainability…

Posted on June 27, 2023October 31, 2023

Inca Lee: reflections and observations

To South Australian Vineyard Owners, After seven years, my time at Vinehealth has come to an…

Posted on August 22, 2022August 19, 2022

Simon Tolley: keeping it clean

Simon Tolley is a busy man. As well as running his wine company, cellar door and…

Posted on May 23, 2022May 24, 2022

TWE: biosecurity is an enabler

One of the keynote speakers at the Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium was Ben Harris, Treasury Wine…

Posted on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

Johnson grass costly in McLaren Vale

When Nick Price noticed a strange weed on his McLaren Vale property, he didn’t think much…

Posted on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Darren Kennedy: practical solutions needed

Riverland vineyard owner Darren Kennedy ranked his exposure to biosecurity risk at four out of five…

Posted on June 21, 2021November 1, 2021

Vine improvement boost in Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills Vine Improvement Incorporated (AHVII) has a new Operations Manager, Louise Christian, who would like…

Posted on March 24, 2021May 31, 2021

Breakthroughs in trunk disease knowledge

Results from the national project aiming to improve trunk disease management for vineyard longevity have provided…

Posted on February 17, 2021November 4, 2021

Meet virus expert Fiona Constable

Fiona Constable’s name might be familiar to you. Fiona was a lead researcher on recent Grapevine…

Posted on January 24, 2021May 31, 2021

Ashley Keegan: make biosecurity second nature

The FABAL (Food and Beverage Australia Limited) name is well known in the Australian wine industry,…

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