Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 METRO ADELAIDE FRUIT FLY OUTBREAKS One Queensland fruit fly (QFF) outbreak is currently being managed in metropolitan Adelaide by PIRSA as…
Posted on November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Industry Notice: Yarra Valley Fact Sheet Series This fact sheet series was developed by Vinehealth Australia for vineyard owners in South Australia and…
Posted on October 21, 2024October 17, 2024 Varieties on the rise in SA Back in August 2024, the South Australian Winegrape Crush Survey (SA WGCS) was released. Vinehealth Australia…
Posted on October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 60 years for Padthaway Padthaway, at the northern entrance to the Limestone Coast, is celebrating 60 years of grape growing…
Posted on October 21, 2024October 17, 2024 Meet Robyn Dixon: Wine Australia Robyn Dixon, the new Program Manager of Biosecurity, Pest and Disease at Wine Australia, is passionate…
Posted on October 21, 2024October 17, 2024 Phylloxera training in North East Victoria In September, Warren Birchmore, Technical Assistant for Vinehealth Australia, was invited by a major company in…
Posted on October 21, 2024October 17, 2024 Tomato virus response heats up PIRSA is currently responding to an outbreak of the exotic Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)…
Posted on October 21, 2024October 17, 2024 Inaugural Biosecurity Champion Award announced In recognition of 125 years of keeping South Australian phylloxera free in 2024, Vinehealth Australia is…
Posted on October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 Summit tackles fungicide resistance in vineyards In September, Vinehealth Australia attended an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Summit in Adelaide, to improve our understanding…
Posted on October 21, 2024October 17, 2024 Call for vineyard fungal disease samples The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) has issued a call for samples of powdery…
Posted on October 21, 2024October 17, 2024 Inaugural National Biosecurity Week a success Australia celebrated its first National Biosecurity Week from 26-30 August. The landmark initiative aimed to raise…
Posted on September 23, 2024September 18, 2024 New SA biosecurity legislation on the table The Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven introduced the new Biosecurity Bill 2024 to the…
Posted on September 23, 2024September 18, 2024 2023-24 Annual Report released Vinehealth Australia is pleased to present our 2023-24 Annual Report, which has recently been tabled in Parliament,…
Posted on September 23, 2024September 18, 2024 Grafting? Let us know Have you grafted to another variety recently? Have you been in touch with Vinehealth Australia to let…
Posted on September 23, 2024September 18, 2024 Watch new growth for pests As vines spring back to life with green shoots, it’s an ideal time to look for…
Posted on September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Meet our Board: Brooke Howell New Vinehealth Australia Board member Brooke Howell understands vineyard pressures. Her first job after graduating from the University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Viticulture in 2010 was a technical position at Yalumba, in a very wet season.
Posted on September 23, 2024September 30, 2024 Adelaide Hills: biosecurity savvy Biosecurity is interwoven into most vineyard and wine business activities in the Adelaide Hills. Sarah Carlson,…
Posted on September 23, 2024September 18, 2024 Vineyard resting rebate available PIRSA has again released a vineyard resting rebate for South Australian growers seeking to apply Ethephon…
Posted on September 23, 2024September 18, 2024 Don’t drop the ball with biosecurity With the tough conditions being experienced in the wine industry, some growers might think protecting their…
Posted on September 23, 2024September 18, 2024 Keeping vines safe during major events Several major events have been confirmed for South Australian wine regions for 2025, including Tour Down…
Posted on September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Grapevine scale biology and monitoring in Australian vineyards As part of a coordinated effort to enhance understanding and management of scale insect populations across…
Posted on August 22, 2024October 17, 2024 Vinehealth Australia CEO announcement The Board of Vinehealth Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Samantha Scarratt as Chief Executive Officer.
Posted on August 20, 2024August 22, 2024 Vinehealth Australia CEO appointment The Board of Vinehealth Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Samantha Scarratt as…
Posted on August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 Understanding the process for grower exits So, you’ve decided to exit the industry and remove your vines in South Australia – or…
Posted on August 20, 2024August 22, 2024 Regional vigilance for new plantings After publishing an article on non-winegrape production in June, Vinehealth Australia was contacted by a vigilant…
Posted on August 20, 2024August 22, 2024 Spring is in the air: prepare With spring only days away, it’s time to consider the celebrations and visitors that the warmth…
Posted on August 20, 2024September 2, 2024 Meet our Board: Peter Nguyen New Vinehealth Australia Board member Peter Nguyen brings a wealth of financial and legal experience to…
Posted on August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 Phylloxera focus in McLaren Vale Phylloxera prevention has been a strong focus in McLaren Vale for many decades. In fact, the…
Posted on August 20, 2024August 22, 2024 Levy payments now overdue Payment of the Vinehealth Australia contribution for the 2023-24 levy period is now overdue. If you…
Posted on July 15, 2024July 12, 2024 Vinehealth Australia Board update The Chair of Vinehealth Australia, Ms Di Davidson AM, has announced the appointment of three new…