Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 18 links: Meet the EcoGrowers: Domaine Chandon Australia EcoGrowers case study: Domaine Chandon Australia, re-vegetation to create biodiversity areas and insectary plantings Fact sheet: Vineyards hydroseeding Q&A Vortec Global: VX2000 AGRI hyroviner …
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Quealy Winemakers
Date: June 2025 EcoGrowers: Sarah Saxton and Kathleen Quealy Region: Mornington Peninsula, VICAbout this project “Now we have some confidence in what species might work on a larger scale (which we are planning for Autumn 2025) and understand sowing rates for these native seeds a bit more. It’s been a great experience to trial different sowing methods, different seeds, and it …
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Centare Vineyards
Date: July 2025 EcoGrower: Nicole Esdaile Region: Yarra Valley, VIC“The EcoVineyard initiative has been great for us. We are well on the way to achieving 3,000 new plants in the ground and knowing what can be achieved with a little support and direction has sharpened our focus on ignited enthusiasm for further restoration and biodiversity projects across the property. We …
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Yarra Yering
Date: June 2025 EcoGrowers: Sarah Crowe and Andrew George Region: Yarra Valley, VIC“This demonstration site is about finding innovative and cost effective ways to support our sustainable winegrowing credentials.” Sarah Crowe, Winemaker, Yarra YeringREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY
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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 17: EcoGrower insights with Sam Renzaglia, Renzaglia Wines
Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 17 links: Meet the EcoGrowers: Renzaglia Wines, Sam Renzaglia EcoGrowers case study: Renzaglia Wines, enhancing functional biodiversity by incorporating native insectary plants EcoVineyards best practice management guide on ground covers in Australian …
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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 16: EcoGrower insights with Marty Gransden, Tamburlaine Organic Winemakers
Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 16 links: Meet the EcoGrowers: Tamburlaine Organic Winemakers, Martin Gransden EcoGrowers case study: Tamburlaine Organic Winemakers, establishing native insectary to boost biocontrol of grapevine insect pests Booklet: Natural predators of vineyard insect …
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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 15: EcoGrower insights with Brendan Jarrett, See Saw Wines
Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 15 links: Meet the EcoGrowers: See Saw Wines, Brendan Jarrett EcoGrowers case study: See Saw Wines, boosting vineyard biodiversity for biocontrol benefits EcoVineyards best practice management guide on functional biodiversity in Australian …
News
The benefits of growing ground covers under vines
Winegrape growers are planting a diverse mix of low-growing native ground covers to improve the
functional capacity, resilience, and profitability of their vineyards.
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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 14: EcoGrower insights with Nick Looby, Margan Family Wines
Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 14 links: EcoGrowers case study: Margan Family Wines, establishing native insectary plants under-vine to out compete couch grass and boosting soil biology Grower insights sheet: Keith Tulloch Wines, groundcovers Article: The functional …







