Clean in, clean out
Leading vineyard contractors, with the support of Vinehealth Australia,
are calling for all vineyard owners to set up washdown facilities on their
properties.
“Cleaning machinery of all dirt and plant mate... Read More...
Pete Balnaves: PQS review is vital
For Coonawarra
viticulturist Pete Balnaves, the rules for allowing the entry of machinery and
equipment that could carry phylloxera into South Australia should be as strict
as possible.
“There are
risks tha... Read More...
Tech boost for biosecurity at Penley
Penley Estate’s
location in the Coonawarra region offers many benefits. But one factor that’s
constantly top of mind is biosecurity.
“We’re close to
the Victorian border and we’re very aware that phylloxera... Read More...
Preparing for Xylella
Meet Craig Elliott, the man tasked with ensuring that Australian horticulture
and viticulture industries are ready for Xylella
fastidiosa.
Craig has
been appointed as Program Manager – Xylella, a role joint... Read More...
Fences make for good neighbours: One-on-one with Peter Bird
Recently when asked what the big issue in biosecurity is, Casella’s South Australian Vineyard Manager Peter Bird paused, then reluctantly responded: grower apathy.
“And I include myself in that!” says Peter,... Read More...
Visitors, risks and solutions
Test sites share their stories
Business security and sustainability are the biggest motivators for investing in simple biosecurity activities, according to the wineries who have taken part as test sites in Vin... Read More...
Charles Melton: giving pests the boot
“Our cellar door is surrounded by vineyards, and visitors love to get a hands-on experience by wandering in the vineyards or taking photos – usually without asking permission first. In addition, one of our vine... Read More...
Liz Riley: let’s get serious
Few in the wine industry were surprised when Liz Riley was named ASVO Viticulturist of the Year last month. Liz’s 25 years of service to the viticulture industry is well known.
Liz runs Vitibit, a viticultur... Read More...
European Grapevine Moth
Best practice eradication
Learnings from European grapevine moth eradication efforts in Napa, California.
Grape berry moth Todd M. Gilligan and Marc E. Epstein, TortAI Tortricids of Agricultural Im... Read More...
Biosecurity in action: Howe Farms
Howe Farms is the largest employer on the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland, with 420 employees assisting with the production of bananas, peanuts, avocados, sugar cane, corn and blueberries across 2,600 hectare... Read More...