News – Page 13 of 27 – Vinehealth Australia

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

In focus: SA PQS Clause 3

In SA’s Plant Quarantine Standard, Condition 7 is all about entry requirements related to the grapevine…

February 17, 2021February 18, 2021

In focus: SA PQS Clause 5

In South Australia’s Plant Quarantine Standard, Condition 7 Clause 5 relates to grapevine diagnostic samples and…

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…

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

Fungus might stop fall armyworm

A pathogenic fungus that eats fall armyworms from the inside out has been discovered by Queensland…

February 17, 2021November 4, 2021

Global networking opportunity for Vinehealth Australia

Vinehealth Australia CEO Inca Lee has been invited to be the Australian delegate to the OIV…

January 24, 2021January 25, 2021

Queensland fruit fly back in the Riverland

Active outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly (Q-fly) in the Riverland region will have repercussions for the…

January 24, 2021January 25, 2021

Mediterranean fruit fly battle continues

There are currently nine separate outbreaks of Mediterranean fruit fly (Med-fly) being managed in metropolitan Adelaide….

January 24, 2021February 5, 2021

In focus: SA PQS Clause 2

In SA’s Plant Quarantine Standard, Condition 7 is all about entry requirements related to the grapevine…

January 24, 2021February 5, 2021

In focus: SA PQS Clause 4

In SA’s Plant Quarantine Standard, Condition 7 Clause 4 relates to grapes and grape-related materials. Anyone…

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,…

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021

Seasonal workers – help protect our vines

Vinehealth Australia recognises the important role that seasonal workers play in the ongoing sustainability of our…

January 24, 2021January 25, 2021

Check your vineyard record today

Are your records up to date on Vinehealth Australia’s Register? Your 2020/2021 vineyard record was sent…

January 24, 2021January 25, 2021

Plague locust levels low

The Australian plague locust (Chortoicetes terminifera) population has remained at a low to medium level over…

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021

Biosecurity worth $314 billion

The value of Australia’s national biosecurity system is A$314 billion. That’s according to modelling conducted by…

December 15, 2020November 11, 2021

Looking ahead

What a year! It’s been tough, to put it mildly, but for many of us, we’ve…

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Biosecurity Act submission lodged

Vinehealth Australia has lodged a submission to Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) in response to…

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Importing empty used grape bins or bulk tippers?

If you are a business consigning empty used grape bins or bulk tippers into South Australia…

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Our new strategic priorities: have your say

The Board of Vinehealth Australia has overseen creation of draft strategic priorities for the organisation for…

December 15, 2020November 11, 2021

Swift thinking prevents outbreak

Canberra resident Brett Burdett has demonstrated the power of community biosecurity action. Mr Burdett and his…

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Qfly: be prepared

The South Australian wine industry operates alongside other horticultural industries in many areas of our state,…

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Dirty footwear can cost you

A New Zealand agricultural machinery dealer and farmer was recently issued a $400 fine at Christchurch…

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

New Biosecurity Act: have your say

The consultation phase to develop South Australian’s new Biosecurity Act is now open and will close…

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Australia’s biosecurity system: the future

A new CSIRO report, Australia’s Biosecurity Future: Unlocking the next decade of resilience, says Australia’s biosecurity…

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Are you vintage ready?

As vintage 2021 approaches, what score would you give yourself in relation to biosecurity preparedness? If…

November 19, 2020February 4, 2021

Know your PQS

Now is the time to re-familiarise yourself with your state’s Plant Quarantine Standard or equivalent. These…

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Sterile fruit flies launched in SA

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is releasing 100 million sterile fruit flies across…

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Vineyard records coming soon

South Australian vineyard owners: keep an eye on your mailbox – your 2020 Vineyard Record will…

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Adrian Hoffmann appointed WGCSA chair

Congratulations to Barossa grapegrower Adrian Hoffmann who has been appointed chair of the Wine Grape Council…

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

If you spot me, report me

With rapid vine growth and unpredictable weather at this time of the year, you’re bound to…

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Hosting visitors fact sheet

As states reopen for business and vintage approaches, there will soon be greater movement of tourists…