News – Page 16 of 27 – Vinehealth Australia

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

Australia joins global research network

The future of plant health in Australia is looking brighter, with a new international research collaboration…

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

Communications: the future

The Vinehealth Australia team attended a Community Based Social Marketing (CBSM) workshop last week presented by…

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Grape sampling: manage the risks

There is a considerable amount of grape sampling occurring this vintage to measure the impacts of…

February 17, 2020February 18, 2020

Diagnostic samples: know your requirements

Are you sending a small sample of grapes, vineyard soil or vine material from your vineyard…

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Phylloxera detected outside Maroondah PIZ

As advised in our Biosecurity Alert last week, Agriculture Victoria has confirmed new phylloxera detections in…

February 17, 2020February 18, 2020

Pest arrival prompts biosecurity fears

Fall armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda), native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, have been detected in…

February 17, 2020February 18, 2020

Empty bin certification

A new accreditation arrangement is available for interstate wine businesses who send empty used grape bins…

February 17, 2020February 18, 2020

International Year of Plant Health launched

The International Year of Plant Health in Australia was launched at Parliament House in Canberra on…

February 17, 2020February 18, 2020

In the news

Did you see the article on pages 43 to 45 of the February issue of Australian…

January 28, 2020

SA fires: support for industry

Vinehealth Australia has played an active role alongside Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) and regional…

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Biosecurity during recovery

In times of emergency, like a bushfire, we understand that biosecurity is not the first priority…

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

SA PQS review update

As many of you know, we have been undertaking a significant review of the phylloxera-related Conditions…

January 28, 2020November 20, 2023

Meet Dr Jo Luck

Vinehealth Australia is lucky to have Dr Jo Luck on their Board. Jo brings extensive biosecurity…

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

An oldie but a goodie

With vintage on the doorstep of many wine regions, how biosecurity-ready are you? Best practice farm-gate…

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

#V20: managing footwear and clothing

Soil, pests, diseases and weed seeds can be picked up and spread on footwear and clothing,…

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Fruit fly fun for kids

Do you have children interested in agriculture and more importantly in bugs? As part of the…

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Fruit fly reminder

South Australia must remain vigilant against the threat of fruit fly. Fruit fly can be spread…

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Helen Mirren and Xylella

In 2017, the British government called for greater action to prevent the arrival and spread of Xylella…

January 28, 2020

Toolkit on the way

Over the past few years, Vinehealth Australia has been producing a significant number of foundation biosecurity…

January 28, 2020

Better climate forecasting

Climate and weather-sensitive management decisions are a daily occurrence for the grape and wine sector, especially…

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Locust numbers still low

Following on from our November 2019 e-news article, ‘Locus Levels Low’, the Department of Agriculture has…

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

In the news

Did you see the November/December issue of WBM – Australia’s Wine Business Magazine? On pages 72-75…

January 7, 2020January 31, 2020

SA fires information

Wine Australia maintains a webpage dedicated to fire recovery. This includes information on technical support for…

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

2019: another big year

Vinehealth Australia’s 2019 Annual Report has recently been tabled in parliament and we’re pleased to share…

December 16, 2019March 30, 2020

Phylloxera tour shows the impact of outbreak

Wine industry members from around Australia have seen firsthand the financial and social impacts of a…

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

Cheers to 120 years

On Saturday 21st December 2019, Vinehealth Australia will turn 120 years old. It’s an important milestone…

December 16, 2019November 20, 2023

Meet Alex Sas

Vinehealth Australia Director Alex Sas is a well-known and respected viticulturist, with more than 25 years’…

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

Fruit fly and the Riverland wine industry

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

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

Annual Vineyard Record review

Keep an eye out for your Annual Vineyard Record which should have arrived via email or…

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

2020: the year of plant health

The United Nations has announced that 2020 will be the International Year of Plant Health, with…