New ‘Dog book’ offers latest vine growth advice
As vineyards spring into life, Australian grapegrowers are being reminded that before spraying they must accurately determine the growth stage of their vines to reduce the risk of chemicals being...
View ArticleTrunk disease, Shiraz and collaboration are key areas Victorian regional program
Victorian growers and wineries will hear the latest treatment and management advice on trunk disease in November with a series of workshops taking place across six regions. As part of the Greater...
View ArticleWine flavour precursors revealed in new research
It’s the sort of research - and topic - that can’t help but pique the interest of wine drinkers and scientists – what really causes the flavours and lingering aftertaste we get in our mouth when we...
View ArticleAGWA opens first round of applications for post-graduate scholarships
The Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA) is accepting applications until Friday 7 November 2014 for PhD, Masters and Honours scholarships to commence in 2015. AGWA’s commitment to academic...
View ArticleAustralian Rural Leadership Program applications now open
Apply for Course 22 of the Australian Rural Leadership Program 59 Days - Six Sessions - 17 Months - Australia and Overseas Are you passionate about the future of the wine industry? Are you a leader...
View ArticleGrowers find water savings with new satellite and weather forecast technology
Growers in the Murrumbidgee and Greater Victoria Region have been the first to benefit from new irrigation research, which has developed ways to combine new satellite and weather forecast data to...
View ArticleRiverina ready to tackle soil and vine disease in the vineyard
Precision viticulture tools and technology, vineyard floor matting, mid-row grasses and trunk-disease management are this year’s key priorities for the Riverina Regional Program. Riverina Wine Grapes...
View ArticleNew tool for wineries to tackle refrigeration costs
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has released its latest tool for wineries seeking to cut costs and improve their refrigeration and energy usage. The AWRI Refrigeration Demand Calculator...
View ArticleNew AGWA programs developing industry leaders
A new regional mentoring program has kicked off in the Barossa and McLaren Vale designed to encourage strong industry networks and connections and strong regional businesses. Mentoring is one part of a...
View ArticleWine industry’s new Nuffield Scholar announced
Viticulturist Andrew Clarke is the next Australian wine industry leader to set off on a huge year of travel and research as the latest recipient of the prestigious Nuffield Scholarship. Chief...
View ArticleSpray application – doing it better
The following tips for improving agrochemical application, courtesy of AWRI Senior Viticulturist Marcel Essling, may help your program achieve optimum pest and disease control results this season....
View ArticleWorkshop plants the seed for precision viticulture in the Hunter Valley
A group of 22 Hunter Valley viticulturists and winemakers came together in September to see and experience firsthand the tools and techniques associated with precision viticulture. Viticultural...
View ArticleClones, rootstocks, weeds and irrigation on the Riverland agenda
Clones: An increased number of clones will be evaluated this year, as part of an extended research project that aims to identify new clones most suited to the Riverland environment and growing...
View ArticleNew guidelines help identify winery wastewater solutions
New research from the CSIRO has identified a series of guidelines to help wineries find better ways to reuse their wastewater – in particular fit-for-purpose irrigation. Co-funded by the Australian...
View ArticleAGWA Strategic Plan 2015-2020 – Discussion Paper
AGWA discussion paper for five-year Strategic Plan The Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA) has released a paper to stimulate discussion with the grape and wine community ahead of developing...
View ArticleVA cases highlight importance of good ullage management
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is taking a closer look at process sensors to help winemakers monitor ferments more effectively and identify stuck ferments before they become a costly...
View ArticleAWRI puts latest process sensor technologies to the test
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is taking a closer look at process sensors to help winemakers monitor ferments more effectively and identify stuck ferments before they become a costly...
View ArticleWA Regional Program investigating new vineyard management methods
Surviving extreme heat and wind As extreme heat and wind events become a common vintage threat, Western Australian growers are investigating sunscreen and shade options to help protect their vines....
View ArticleSustainability in winegrape growing PhD thesis garners global attention
McLaren Vale has been the first wine region to benefit from the recently completed PhD thesis of Irina Santiago-Brown, but it’s unlikely to be the last – with her sustainability research garnering...
View ArticleExamining the wine industry’s adoption of R&D outcomes
An AGWA-funded research project has surveyed more than 1,000 wine industry personnel to identify the ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘when’ of adoption of research outcomes by grape growers and winemakers. The...
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