Posted on July 15, 2024July 12, 2024 Meet our Board: Fiona Constable New Vinehealth Australia Board member Fiona Constable brings a wealth of pest and disease expertise to…
Posted on July 15, 2024July 12, 2024 Cut low to minimise trunk disease infections Grapevine trunk disease experts are recommending cutting as low as possible when remediating vines, rather than…
Posted on July 15, 2024July 12, 2024 Biosecurity awareness boosted at Corteva Vinehealth Australia Technical Assistant Warren Birchmore attended a Corteva Agrisciences tree and vine market focus team…
Posted on July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Glenavon visit to source propagation pics On 26 June, Glenavon Nurseries in Langhorne Creek hosted Vinehealth Australia and John Kruger to take…
Posted on July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Locust conditions favourable In late June, the Australian Plague Locust Commission, part of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
Posted on June 18, 2024July 30, 2024 Reflections from Suzanne McLoughlin Thank you for your ongoing investment in Vinehealth and your support for the work we continue…
Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 Seasonal workers: top tips Do you employ seasonal workers on your property and want to communicate some important biosecurity information…
Posted on June 18, 2024June 19, 2024 Non-winegrape production insights in SA South Australia’s grape production is dominated by wine grapes, which account for 97.9% of the total…
Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 SA’s average vineyard size One contributing factor in determining vineyard viability is vineyard size. Other factors affecting profitability include yield…
Posted on June 18, 2024June 24, 2024 Biosecurity on show in Clare Valley Biosecurity is a key focus at industry events in the Clare Valley. At the 2024 SA…
Posted on June 18, 2024June 19, 2024 Levy payments deadline approaching South Australian vineyard owners are reminded that 2023/24 levy payments are due by 30 June 2024…
Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 Footwear tips coming soon Most vineyard owners know that pests, diseases and weeds can be picked up and spread on…
Posted on May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Map updates in the Register Vinehealth Australia is frequently asked by Vineyard Owners why background imagery on supplied maps does not…
Posted on May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Heat shed fees revised Vinehealth Australia manages a heat shed in Naracoorte for disinfestation of machinery and equipment inside the…
Posted on May 21, 2024May 23, 2024 Vineyard owner numbers decreasing At 30 April 2024, the total number of owners of vineyards of 0.5 hectares or more…
Posted on May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Varroa mite reflections Vinehealth Australia’s Acting CEO Suzanne McLoughlin attended the recent Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) conference held…
Posted on May 21, 2024May 29, 2024 Biosecurity front of mind in Coonawarra In Coonawarra, biosecurity isn’t just ‘good practice’, it’s vital given the region’s proximity to Phylloxera Infested…
Posted on May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Vine removal and biosecurity When undertaking vine removal in South Australia, there are several key factors to consider from a…
Posted on May 20, 2024May 21, 2024 Pinot Noir in favour Vinehealth Australia has analysed key changes to South Australian vineyard plantings between 1 May 2023 and…
Posted on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Beyond the Curve: Riverland fruit fly event PIRSA is holding a ‘Beyond the Curve’ fruit fly event for Riverland growers and industry on…
Posted on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Apply to join the Vinehealth Board Do you want to help shape the future of the South Australian grape and wine industries?…
Posted on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 Sheep in vineyards: an update Sheep are frequently agisted in vineyards during dormancy to help maintain the vineyard floor, reducing vehicle…
Posted on April 23, 2024April 22, 2024 Barossa Australia: protecting old vines Protection of heritage vines is at the core of Barossa’s strong biosecurity focus, which includes wine…
Posted on April 23, 2024April 22, 2024 Exporting propagation material to Tasmania? Tasmania’s Plant Biosecurity Manual has had a recent change to Import Requirement 10 (IR 10) relating…
Posted on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 Driving behavioural change for biosecurity Vinehealth Australia’s Acting CEO Suzanne McLoughlin was invited by the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative and Wine…
Posted on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 Fruit fly update April 2024 Since our March E-news fruit fly update there have been no new fruit fly outbreaks declared…
Posted on April 23, 2024April 22, 2024 Vehicles in vineyards: know the risks Vehicles, including harvesters, tractors, trucks, utes and cars, are a key biosecurity risk to vineyards. To…
Posted on April 23, 2024April 22, 2024 Reminder to update details Vinehealth Australia’s annual Notice of Assessments will soon be sent to South Australian vineyard owners. Before…
Posted on April 23, 2024April 22, 2024 Go Green plan to tackle khapra beetle Ethyl formate is being explored as an alternative to methyl bromide for controlling and eradicating khapra…
Posted on March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 Fruit fly update March 2024 On 5 March, Vinehealth Australia released a Biosecurity Alert with interim guidance to the wine industry…