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Functional vineyards and How to create a biodiverse vineyard ecosystem

adminArthropods, Grasses and forbs, Insectary, IPM and biocontrol, Mammals including microbats, Midrow, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Undervine, Woody groundcovers, Articles

We are delighted to feature on the cover of the latest Organic Matters magazine, alongside a rich tapestry of ideas and perspectives from practitioners championing organic, biodynamic, regenerative and ecological approaches to growing in harmony with nature.

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Organic matters Winter 2026

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We are delighted to feature on the cover of the latest Organic Matters magazine, alongside a rich tapestry of ideas and perspectives from practitioners championing organic, biodynamic, regenerative and ecological approaches to growing in harmony with nature.

Podcast
Nature’s army: Using functional biodiversity for biocontrol in orchards, with Dr Mary Retallack

adminGrasses and forbs, Insectary, Midrow, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Pests, Predators, Shrubs, Undervine, Podcasts

Soils for Life Podcast Did you know that healthy trees and vines can marshal their own army of biocontrol agents to deal with pests? In this episode of the Soils for Life podcast, we talk with Dr Mary Retallack about how grape growers and orchardists are using inter-row cover crops, native insectaries and the plant nutrition pyramid to make their …

Case study
Angove Family Winemakers

adminGrasses and forbs, Hydroseeding, Insectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Undervine, Case studies, Riverland, Riverland, 2023–2025

Date: October 2025 EcoGrowers: Sophie Angove Region: Riverland, SA“The EcoVineyards program has been an excellent step in the right direction for our vineyards and the viticultural and wider agricultural community. Mary is a fountain of knowledge and is engaged and willing to share that knowledge for the betterment of the industry.” Sophie Angove, Angove Family WinemakersREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY(opens …

Case study
Port Phillip Estate and Kooyong Wines

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Date: October 2025 EcoGrowers: Stuart Marshall Region: Mornington Peninsula, VIC“I feel I have a much deeper understanding of the relationship of plants and animals and the importance of ecosystems within a farming enterprise.“ Stuart Marshall, Port Phillip Estate and Kooyong WinesREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY(opens in a new tab)(opens in a new tab)

Bremerton Wines, Langhorne Creek

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Bremerton Wines

adminGrasses and forbs, Hydroseeding, Insectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Undervine, Case studies, Langhorne Creek, Langhorne Creek, 2023–2025

Date: October 2025 EcoGrower: Rebecca Willson Region: Langhorne Creek, SA“Participating in the EcoVineyards program has reinvigorated a passion for native flora and fauna by acknowledging and supporting their role in the vineyard ecosystem. We have enjoyed getting together with other participants in the project to share and discuss ideas. Hopefully our native grass site can evolve to be a seed …