Case Studies

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

Meet Ben Thomson, Managing Director of Stressless Harvesting, a contract harvesting business based in Great Western, Victoria. He’s been running his business since 1998, and operates eight Braud machines bet... Read More...