Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 National fruit fly management intensifies A new National Fruit Fly Strategy 2020-2025, expected to be launched in September, will provide a…
Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 Understanding phylloxera’s past There is still much to be researched about the insect phylloxera but understanding its past may…
Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 Good vibrations Finding a mate can be difficult if your eyesight isn’t great. That’s why sharpshooters responsible for…
Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 Biosecurity scholarship up for grabs For the first time, the Farm Biosecurity Program is supporting a Nuffield Scholarship for a primary…
Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 2019/20: a snapshot It was another busy year for Vinehealth Australia and biosecurity in general in 2019/20. To keep…
Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 2019-20 Notice of Assessment You will have recently received your annual Notice of Assessment for the period 1 May 2019…
Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 Contractor education coming Vinehealth Australia has contracted viticultural consultant Liz Riley from Vitibit to assist in the development and…
Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 Footwear solution closer Vinehealth Australia’s project to develop a fit for purpose shoe cover for vineyard use is gathering…
Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 Cleaning harvesters in the Hills With more detailed measures having been outlined in the new Condition 7 in SA PQS Version…
Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 In the news Are sterile insects the future of pest control? We explore the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) in…
Posted on May 23, 2020February 4, 2021 Border strengthened by PQS review New phylloxera conditions in South Australia’s Plant Quarantine Standard (PQS) will help prevent the vine killing…
Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 Footwear biosecurity solution coming Vinehealth Australia is working with UniSA on a footwear solution to assist in minimising pest, disease…
Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 Fire recovery maps created Vinehealth Australia is part of a team of organisations helping Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island vineyard…
Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 Recognising biosecurity supporters We created a range of Wine Tourism Biosecurity Signs in 2017 to help wineries educate visitors about farm-gate…
Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 New farm trespass laws passed New laws have passed in South Australia to significantly increase the penalties for people found trespassing…
Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 In the news We’ve been sharing lots of information about phylloxera in Victoria’s Yarra Valley lately, following our Phylloxera…
Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 New Plant Health boss announced Sarah Corcoran has been appointed as Plant Health Australia’s next Chief Executive Officer and will start in…
Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Time to clean your harvester With vintage drawing to an end, now is the time to give your grape harvesters a…
Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 The power of video Humans love videos. We learn from videos, we’re entertained by videos and we watch thousands of…
Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Fall armyworm: the march is on In our February e-news we advised that the exotic insect pest, Fall armyworm, had been detected…
Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Meet Ross Meffin Vinehealth Australia Board member Ross Meffin plays a vital role in South Australia’s biosecurity system. Ross…
Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 National biosecurity winners shine Congratulations to the two winners of the national 2020 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award…
Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Preparing for African Swine Fever With news focused on COVID-19, it’s easy to forget about other biosecurity threats, including African Swine…
Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Phylloxera tour video released If you wish you’d attended the 2019 Phylloxera Immersion Tour to Victoria’s Yarra Valley, watch this…
Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Autumn prescribed burns notice On an annual basis, the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) undertakes burns to reduce fuel…
Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Meet Richard Barrett Board member of Vinehealth Australia since July 2019, Richard Barrett brings extensive business experience to the…
Posted on March 16, 2020March 18, 2020 Call to clean grape bins Vinehealth Australia is receiving feedback from SA growers who are worried about the cleanliness of grape…
Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Biosecurity and dropped grapes The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) hosted a webinar titled ‘Options and considerations for unharvested fruit…
Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Caution with grape marc With vintage well under way, it’s always good to stop and think about whether your use…
Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Fruit fly: are you prepared? South Australians must remain vigilant against the threat of fruit fly, which can be spread through…