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The fruit movement restrictions have been lifted in the Loxton quarantine area following the successful eradication of Queensland fruit fly (Q-fly). But what was the impact on the wine industry? According t... Read More...

As advised in our April e-news, we are eagerly waiting to taste the first wines produced from the Coonawarra Rootstock Trial and to be able to match observations gathered during the field walk in March to wine... Read More...

We met with the Barossa Grape and Wine Association's Viticulture Technical Group in December 2018 and were advised that growers could benefit from some biosecurity guidance on what questions they should be ask... Read More...

Plant biosecurity is not just about protecting our country, state, regions and vineyards from pests and diseases, but it’s also about preventing weeds entering and spreading. According to PIRSA’s March 2019... Read More...

At Vinehealth Australia we love seeing biosecurity at the forefront of community facilities and events, to ensure that our vineyards are being protected and people are informed of the important role they play ... Read More...

Do you want to help shape the future of the wine and grape industries? Vinehealth Australia is looking for experts from a range of sectors with a passion for biosecurity, to join its board. Vinehealth ... Read More...

A phylloxera outbreak simulation, recently held in partnership between Vinehealth Australia and Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), has highlighted the actions required by the wine industry to effectively prepare for... Read More...

This month, Vinehealth Australia has launched a campaign to encourage bus tour operators to talk to their customers about vine health topics. Educational kits containing an introductory letter, a fact sheet... Read More...

A field walk of the Coonawarra Rootstock Trial was held on 21 March, with 35 grapegrowers and winemakers attending, including many new faces since the inaugural field walk in March 2017. Biosecurity was a ... Read More...