Posted on December 9, 2017July 19, 2021 Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Research shows that signs are powerful tools in the biosecurity fight. And signs are needed for…
Posted on December 8, 2017February 26, 2018 Global phylloxera strains database coming Over the past 30 years, international researchers have discovered the presence of different phylloxera strains and…
Posted on December 6, 2017February 27, 2018 Rootstocks: more than pest prevention We love reading Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine at Vinehealth Australia. It was a nice surprise to…
Posted on October 13, 2017October 23, 2017 GPGV update As reported in our Biosecurity Alert last week, a surveillance strategy for Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus…
Posted on October 13, 2017October 23, 2017 Levy: who’s responsible? We’re often asked by vineyard owners why they should pay the Phylloxera and Grape Industry Act…
Posted on October 13, 2017October 23, 2017 Hygiene focus in Tassie Vinehealth Australia is spreading messages of best practice biosecurity, with the latest educational trip to Tasmania….
Posted on October 13, 2017October 23, 2017 Practical learning at plant health event On the topic of road trips, Vinehealth Australia’s Technical Manager Suzanne McLoughlin and Wine Australia’s R&D…
Posted on October 13, 2017February 26, 2018 Viruses: secrets of life Dr Nuredin Habili from Waite Diagnostics – AKA the virus guru – is creating a series…
Posted on October 13, 2017January 31, 2018 Best practice eradication While in the US on a study tour in September, Vinehealth Australia Technical Manager Suzanne McLoughlin…
Posted on October 13, 2017 Biosecurity fun in the Creek A group of enthusiastic growers in Langhorne Creek examined best-practice farm-gate hygiene at a recent pre-season…
Posted on September 14, 2017 Are you planning for biosecurity risk? Only 13% of wine businesses in South Australia have a documented plan to deal with key…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Value of old vines recognised An international article in a prestigious magazine has reinforced the importance of South Australia’s focus on…
Posted on September 14, 2017 Warning from the US Vinehealth Australia Technical Manager Suzanne McLoughlin recently returned from a trip to the US, part funded…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Levies: final notices issued Most growers have now paid their annual levy contribution to Vinehealth Australia, which is pleasing to…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 29, 2018 Mature rootstocks examined Have you ever wondered how well your chosen rootstocks will maintain their yield and quality parameters…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Five things about… Suzanne McLoughlin Vinehealth Australia’s Technical Manager Suzanne McLoughlin has been involved in the wine industry for more than…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Get social with us How do you like to receive your information? Email? We do that. Post? We sometimes do…
Posted on September 14, 2017January 31, 2018 Foodie tours delivering biosecurity messages Did you see the recent ABC Rural News article on the upsurge of ‘Foodie’ tours? The…
Posted on August 16, 2017January 31, 2018 Message from The Chair If our August e-news is anything to go by, there is a lot happening at Vinehealth…
Posted on August 16, 2017 What have we been doing? Make yourself a cuppa, grab a biccie and settle into a comfy chair: the Vinehealth Australia’s…
Posted on August 16, 2017 And what are we going to do? And while you’re in that comfy chair, grab a copy of our new Strategic Plan: Towards…
Posted on August 16, 2017 Farewell phylloxera guru Kevin Powell – AKA the Phylloxera Guru – has been appointed as a senior research scientist…
Posted on August 16, 2017 Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus in Australia Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus (GPGV) has been detected for the first time in Australia. Vinehealth Australia…
Posted on August 16, 2017January 29, 2018 Do you know these exotic pest nasties? Vinehealth Australia has produced a striking poster to help you identify high priority exotic pests and reportable…
Posted on August 16, 2017 42 ways to boost our biosecurity system Further to our e-news article in March on the review of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity…
Posted on August 16, 2017 Giving vine diseases the boot In our July e-news we introduced you to Dr Mark Sosnowski, the trunk disease guru, who…
Posted on August 16, 2017 #VinehealthToughQuestions We’re serious about biosecurity and we hope you are too. To put that to the test,…
Posted on August 16, 2017 No bliss for grapegrowers Microsoft users – this one’s for you. Remember that Windows background of the lush green rolling…
Posted on August 16, 2017 Mystery vine death prompts testing When a South Australian grower noticed two vines dying in his four-acre vineyard, he was concerned…
Posted on August 16, 2017 Biosecurity plans now mandatory for livestock Australia’s livestock industry has recently recognised the importance of on-farm biosecurity. From 1 October, each livestock…