Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Consistency in SA vineyard sales A review of the last six years of South Australian vineyard sales (2018 to 2023) through…
Posted on January 22, 2024January 19, 2024 Jessi Henneken: tackling phylloxera Agriculture Victoria has appointed insect expert Dr Jessica Henneken to lead its phylloxera research, which aims…
Posted on January 22, 2024January 19, 2024 Fruit fly update Since the beginning of December 2023, we advise that PIRSA has declared three new Queensland fruit…
Posted on January 22, 2024January 19, 2024 Spot any phenoxy acid leaf damage? Grapevines can be particularly susceptible to herbicide trespass from other crops, and some active ingredients can…
Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Locust levels low for V24 Current Australian Plague Locust (Chortoicetes terminifera) numbers indicate a very low likelihood of widespread infestations developing…
Posted on December 13, 2023December 14, 2023 New Board appointed to guide biosecurity actions Three new board members have been appointed by the Hon. Clare Scriven MLC, Minister for Primary…
Posted on December 13, 2023December 14, 2023 Meet Di Davidson New Board Chair Dianne Davidson AM is well known to the grape and wine community. Raised…
Posted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Meet Iain Jones New Board member Iain Jones offers valuable quality, compliance and technical experience to the Vinehealth Australia…
Posted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Meet Krysteen McElroy New Board member Krysteen McElroy understands the pressures facing grape growers, coming from a multi-generation Padthaway…
Posted on December 13, 2023December 14, 2023 Whole vineyard removals in SA: the stats There is much talk of vineyard removals in South Australia. Based on information contained in the…
Posted on December 13, 2023December 14, 2023 Annual Vineyard Record Review underway To help you keep your information held in the Vinehealth Register up to date, we conduct…
Posted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Fruit fly: have a conversation before vintage Vinehealth Australia recently published an Industry Notice for growers and winemakers moving winegrapes into, within and…
Posted on November 16, 2023November 17, 2023 Welcome Warren Birchmore Vinehealth Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of viticulturist Warren Birchmore as its new Technical…
Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Non-bearing vines: a review A review of SA planting records on the Vinehealth Register shows 1,400 hectares of plantings we…
Posted on November 16, 2023November 27, 2023 Movement requirements for winegrapes regarding Queensland fruit fly In this article, we share important information from PIRSA for both vineyards and wineries about the…
Posted on November 16, 2023November 17, 2023 Guidance for wineries for handling rejected fruit Wineries rejecting winegrapes at delivery, while a very uncommon activity, may be a factor in vintage…
Posted on November 16, 2023November 17, 2023 Your voluntary activities matter to eradication efforts Proactive activities undertaken by commercial growers and the community to control the spread of Queensland fruit…
Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 New market access terminology for fruit fly zones PIRSA advises of new terminology relating to how outbreak areas are described, following an update to…
Posted on November 16, 2023November 17, 2023 Fruit fly on or near my vineyard: what will happen? If your vineyard is within 200m of a confirmed fruit fly outbreak ‘epicentre’ in the Riverland,…
Posted on November 16, 2023November 17, 2023 Delivering winegrapes into the Riverland PFA from Greater SA If your vineyard is in South Australia but outside the Riverland Pest Free Area (Greater SA)…
Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Visa cancellation for biosecurity breaches New legislation has been introduced by the Australian Government that may see visitors to Australia who…
Posted on October 23, 2023November 8, 2023 2022-23 Annual Report released Vinehealth Australia is pleased to present our 2022-23 Annual Report, which has recently been tabled in…
Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Biosecurity key in tough times In 2022-23, the South Australian grape and wine industry continued to operate amidst challenges around grape…
Posted on October 23, 2023November 8, 2023 2022-23: what we’ve done for you The small team at Vinehealth Australia works hard to keep your vines healthy and safe. In…
Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Contemplating selling your vineyard? Spring is a popular season for property sales and an internet search shows there are many…
Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Importer registration and direct inspection reminder Vinehealth Australia reminds all South Australian businesses importing regulated items into the state, to ensure you…
Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Keeping your details up to date To enable Vinehealth Australia (Vinehealth) to effectively carry out its functions and activities for you under…
Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Singular fruit fly notifications now available In response to requests at Riverland grower meetings held in August, PIRSA is exploring a new notification system…
Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 Abandoned or Neglected Vineyards This Industry Notice provides options for South Australian vineyard owners concerned about endemic disease spread from…
Posted on September 25, 2023September 22, 2023 Top 10 activities to keep vines safe Vine shoots are rapidly expanding in vineyards around the state, and vineyard activity is picking up…