Date: October 2025 EcoGrower: Heather Webster Region: Langhorne Creek, SA“The EcoVineyards concept is very popular with our wine buyers. We have many repeat customers who choose us because they love our wines, they appreciate our low chemical input regimes, they appreciate the extensive plantings of native vegetation, and they love vineyards that look ‘Australian’.” Heather Webster, Windsong WinesREAD THE FULL …
Date: October 2025 EcoGrowers: Simon Tolley Region: Adelaide Hills, SA“The EcoVineyards demonstration project has elevated my thinking beyond the normal vineyard practices to consider the benefits of the native environment to viticulture. While this requires a long term approach, I have been happy to tackle the challenge. I also believe in the promotional benefits it will bring to our brand and in …
Date: October 2025 EcoGrowers: Chris Mein Region: Adelaide Hills, SA“Being a part of the EcoVineyards program has been a great experience. It has helped deepen our understanding of how important biodiversity is in the vineyard and provided the tools we need to develop it into the future.” Chris Mein, Vineyard Manager, Longview VineyardREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY(opens in a new tab)(opens in …
Date: October 2025 EcoGrowers: Nathan Forman Region: Adelaide Hills, SA“As a wine business with strong sustainability values, the EcoVineyards experience has resulted in a more holistic understanding of the beautiful land we are fortunate to be custodians of and allowed us to explore practices to enhance biodiversity both in and surrounding the vineyard.” Nathan Forman, Viticulturist, Howard VineyardREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY(opens …
Date: October 2025 EcoGrowers: Sam Renzaglia Region: O’Connell, NSW“The EcoVineyards program was an invaluable platform to align our farming practices with our core values of land stewardship and sustainability. It reaffirmed our commitment to the ecosystem of our property and gave us the tools and support to act with confidence and purpose.” Sam Renzaglia, Renzaglia WinesREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY(opens in a …
Date: October 2025 EcoGrowers: Marty Gransden Region: Orange, NSW“Seeing the trial plantings take hold, watching the tubestock establish, grow, and thrive has been particularly rewarding. It’s a tangible sign that these regenerative practices are working and lays a strong foundation for broader implementation across the vineyard.” Marty Gransden, Tamburlaine Organic Wines READ THE FULL CASE STUDY(opens in a new tab)(opens in a …
Date: October 2025 EcoGrowers: Brendan Jarrett Region: Orange, NSW“Being involved in the EcoVineyards program has significantly increased our understanding of biodiversity and its role in sustainable farming. The national collaboration and shared learning have kept us motivated and inspired to continue improving our own practices while contributing to a larger environmental vision.” Brendan Jarrett, Sea Saw WinesREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY(opens …
Date: July 2025 EcoGrower: Rob Sutherland Region: Yarra Valley, VIC”De Bortoli set out to trial cover crops in the mid rows to see if this can help with reducing target weed species in the mid rows as well as test areas for native undervine groundcovers to tackle these problem areas as well.” Rob Sutherland, De Bortoli Yarra ValleyREAD THE FULL CASE …
Date: October 2025 EcoGrowers: Anthony Tully Region: Yarra Valley, VIC“My level of knowledge has increased significantly since becoming an EcoGrower. All the resources provided have been a tremendous help. The shared knowledge and experience from Dr Mary Retallack and the other EcoGrowers across the regions make it an invaluable resource for growers and vineyards.” Anthony Tully, Domaine Chandon Australia READ THE FULL …
Date: September 2025 EcoGrower: Nick Looby Region: Hunter Valley, NSW“The EcoVineyards program has encouraged me to think outside the box and explore alternative approaches to tackling persistent challenges in viticulture. It has broadened my perspective on problem-solving in the vineyard, prompting me to trial new methods and adopt more regenerative practices. The program has not only provided valuable insights into sustainable farming …