Posted on March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 #V19: Coonawarra rootstock trial to yield results Vinehealth Australia is eagerly anticipating a successful #V19 for the Coonawarra Rootstock Trial. After a couple…
Posted on March 17, 2019March 24, 2019 Tech boost for biosecurity at Penley Penley Estate’s location in the Coonawarra region offers many benefits. But one factor that’s constantly top…
Posted on March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 The best noses to sniff out stinky pests Australia’s biosecurity detector dogs now have their noses honed on one of the nation’s most unwanted…
Posted on March 17, 2019March 18, 2019 Adelaide Hills Council working to keep vines safe We were thrilled to see Adelaide Hills Council add a note about biosecurity to their Event…
Posted on March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 Banana freckle win The recent announcement of national freedom from banana freckle is being celebrated as a credit to all partners…
Posted on March 1, 2019June 28, 2021 New phylloxera detection in Victorian Phylloxera Risk Zone Vinehealth Australia and Australian Grape and Wine Inc (Australian Grape & Wine) advise that phylloxera has…
Posted on February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 Prescribed burns reminder The autumn season of prescribed burns will commence in mid to late March in the Adelaide…
Posted on February 17, 2019February 18, 2019 Rootstock research showing progress CSIRO rootstock breeding efforts funded by Wine Australia are continuing to develop next generation rootstocks with…
Posted on February 17, 2019February 18, 2019 GPGV knowledge boost A comprehensive review of Grapevine Pinot gris virus (GPGV), a virus first detected in Australia in…
Posted on February 17, 2019March 4, 2019 Preparing for Xylella Meet Craig Elliott, the man tasked with ensuring that Australian horticulture and viticulture industries are ready…
Posted on February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 #V19: Managing footwear and clothing Soil, pests, diseases and weed seeds can be picked up and spread on footwear and clothing,…
Posted on February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 #V19: Sign them in The theme of setting expectations for how you want your vines to be respected by your…
Posted on February 17, 2019February 18, 2019 #V19: Signage sets behaviour Every day we see hundreds of signs as we drive around the city and our regions….
Posted on February 17, 2019March 20, 2019 #V19: Know your obligations Are you familiar with the requirements for importing a tractor into South Australia from an interstate…
Posted on January 31, 2019June 28, 2021 Brown marmorated stink bug: new detections and action required The threat of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is escalating in Australia, with six new detections…
Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 Loxton Q-fly outbreak: stay informed As many of you are now aware, a Queensland Fruit Fly (Q-fly) outbreak was declared on…
Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 Zero tolerance at Yamba The fruit fly fight intensified this month when the SA Government announced a ‘zero tolerance’ approach…
Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 PQS consultation begins Vinehealth Australia has undertaken a comprehensive review of the phylloxera-related conditions in SA’s Plant Quarantine Standard…
Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 Time to update your records SA vineyard owners: we sent you your annual vineyard record return at the end of last…
Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 #V19: Be farm-gate hygiene ready Farm-gate hygiene activities are site-specific biosecurity practices to minimise the risk of pest, disease and weed…
Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 #V19: Tips for employing international staff We know that many viticulturists, winemakers and other wine industry staff travel to different wine regions…
Posted on January 24, 2019November 24, 2022 RVC helping to keep SA vines healthy How do you balance the protection of your vines with wine tourism? That’s the question vineyard…
Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 New signs to strengthen SA border The next time you’re entering South Australia by road from the eastern states, be sure to…
Posted on December 7, 2018June 28, 2021 Fruit fly outbreak declared in Riverland An outbreak of Queensland fruit fly (Q-fly) has been detected in Loxton following the discovery of…
Posted on November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Plant Quarantine Standard review announced In the heightened biosecurity landscape in which we now operate, it’s timely as an industry that…
Posted on November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Annual Report available now Vinehealth Australia’s 2017/18 Annual Report is now available, and is packed with information about the organisation’s…
Posted on November 18, 2018November 19, 2018 Time to check Vineyard Records In the next few weeks, SA vineyard owners will receive a copy of their annual Vineyard…
Posted on November 18, 2018November 24, 2022 Free training coming to Barossa and McLaren Vale The Vinehealth Australia program that trains cellar door and tourism staff in how to keep vines…
Posted on November 18, 2018November 18, 2018 Strengthening regional biosecurity action Vinehealth Australia CEO Inca Pearce and communications advisor Cindie Smart have begun a series of regional…
Posted on November 18, 2018 Suspicious stinkbug sparks response When a staff member walked into Warren Birchmore’s office with a suspicious looking bug on her…