Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 High risk seeds found in shoes An attempt to sneak high-risk seeds into Australia in the heels of running shoes has been…
Posted on January 20, 2023 Locust update for SA There is a moderate likelihood of region-wide Australian Plague Locust infestations developing in the SA Flinders,…
Posted on December 21, 2022March 14, 2023 Phylloxera and flooding Likelihood of phylloxera being introduced into South Australian vineyards as a result of current flooding along…
Posted on December 19, 2022December 20, 2022 2023 vintage movement requirements for Riverland Qfly affected areas Movement pathways for vineyards and wineries communicated for vintage 2022 are again available for vintage 2023….
Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Flood mapping and the Register The Vinehealth Register, which contains up to date planting and contact details of all Vineyard Owners…
Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Disease spread from neglected vineyards Vinehealth Australia acknowledges that managing a situation where you believe one or more endemic diseases, such…
Posted on December 19, 2022December 20, 2022 Importer registration and direct inspection reminder In the lead up to vintage 2023, ensure you are aware of all requirements relating to…
Posted on December 19, 2022December 20, 2022 Ask, don’t assume With vintage 2023 around the corner, we urge you not to make assumptions about where machinery,…
Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 1000 biosecurity signs sold We are aware that many wine businesses are investing in biosecurity signage for their vineyards to…
Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Megatrends impacting Australian farmers Uneasy trade relations, unpredictable climate conditions, high freight and logistics costs and the war in Ukraine…
Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 2022 Annual Report released Our 2022 Annual Report is now available on the Vinehealth Australia website. The report includes performance…
Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Fruit fly update PIRSA declared the sixteenth Queensland fruit fly outbreak in the Riverland called ‘Monash North’ on 4…
Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Multi-purpose and table grape insights Did you know the Vinehealth Register includes plantings of table grapes and multi-purpose grapes? We don’t…
Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Australian Plague Locusts not a concern As we are moving through the growing season, we wanted to update you on the latest…
Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Reflections on 2021/22 We’re thrilled to share a summary of our work and performance in 2021/22. Make yourself a…
Posted on October 24, 2022October 21, 2022 Shiraz and Riesling lead new plantings As we develop our Annual Report each year, we examine the information held in our Register….
Posted on October 24, 2022October 21, 2022 SA Biosecurity Act consultation restarting The South Australian Government has announced that industry engagement on a proposed new Biosecurity Act for…
Posted on October 24, 2022October 21, 2022 GRBV update On September 20 Vinehealth released an Industry Notice advising SA vineyard owners of the detection of…
Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Time to report your scion changes Have you recently top worked to change your scion variety, or are you soon to replant…
Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 AI tool trialed for BMSB detection Some of Australia’s brightest minds are collaborating to develop a portable device that uses artificial intelligence…
Posted on September 20, 2022September 23, 2022 Grapevine Red Blotch Virus detections Grapevine Red Blotch Virus (GRBV) has been detected in Western Australian and Victorian germplasms and now,…
Posted on September 20, 2022September 26, 2022 SafeSolz: your shoe cover solution A new shoe cover solution made from compostable materials is on track for launch within the…
Posted on September 20, 2022September 26, 2022 Steps to effective visitor sign in As a vineyard owner, you have the power to manage visitor entry to your vineyard. You…
Posted on September 20, 2022September 26, 2022 Buying machinery from interstate? Vinehealth fields calls every year from vineyard owners who are considering purchasing machinery from interstate and…
Posted on September 20, 2022September 26, 2022 Lindsay Point Fruit fly outbreak Vinehealth Australia advises that the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) declared a new Queensland…
Posted on September 20, 2022September 26, 2022 BMSB season begins September marked the start of the 2022-23 brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) prevention season. Goods shipped…
Posted on September 20, 2022September 26, 2022 Khapra beetle detected in Sydney A biosecurity officer at Sydney international airport has prevented the entry of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)…
Posted on September 20, 2022September 26, 2022 Australian biosecurity strategy released Australia’s first National Biosecurity Strategy – a roadmap for Australia’s biosecurity system over the next 10…
Posted on September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Grapevine Red Blotch Virus detections: Your questions answered Industry has been notified by Australian Grape & Wine that Grapevine Red Blotch Virus (GRBV) has…
Posted on August 22, 2022August 19, 2022 Contractor program: Hills pilot session Fifteen wine industry contractors and growers participated in a Vinehealth Australia Biosecurity for Contractors and Vineyard…