Date: October 2023EcoGrowers: Peter and Julianne TreloarRegion: Clare Valley, SAAbout this project “It has been very satisfying to be involved in introducing biodiversity at Penna Lane Wines via some native plantings. Despite our demonstration sites being relatively small, we feel we have learnt a lot about the appropriate native plantings for our region and we will continue to apply this …
Date: October 2023EcoGrowers: David BowleyRegion: Adelaide Hills, SAAbout this project “Involvement in the EcoVineyards program has been wonderful for Vinteloper, our close followers and community. Bringing smart agriculture into the vineyard to improve the environment, vineyard quality and beautify our landscape. What’s the downside?”READ THE FULL CASE STUDY
Major pre-European plant community lists associated with the Adelaide Hills wine region.This ‘quick guide’ can help get you started on your property planning project. It provides details of the major pre-European plant communities found in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region and tools to assist you in determining your local plant community types.DOWNLOAD THE QUICK GUIDE
Tell us in a few sentences about your experience as a viticulturist, how did you arrive here? My family have a long history in the wine industry, with my great grandfather establishing Angove Family Winemakers in 1886. I am new to the viticultural community, with only a few years working in my family’s vineyards. Prior to working in viticulture, I …
In a world increasingly focused on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, few stand out in Australia’s viticulture industry like Dr Mary Retallack.
Source: Wine Australia
In Australia, Winemakers Are on the Forefront of Mitigating Climate Change … “There is now widespread momentum from wineries large and small to examine the dirt beneath their feet. Programs like EcoVineyards, funded by Wine Australia, the industry’s national organizing body, help growers set concrete goals to enhance biodiversity, reduce the need for herbicides through biocontrols like predatory insects and …
Bec Willson from Bremerton Wines features in Wine Australia news, discussing why she chose to become an EcoGrower, what she has accomplished so far and where to from here.. Read more here
Last Thursday night, our very own Dr Mary Retallack was one of 20 outstanding nominees to be inducted into the South Australian’s Women’s Honour Roll for 2023. Mary was recognised as a champion of environmental stewardship practices in the winegrape growers’ community, and also celebrating her contributions to the wine sector over nearly 30 years. Much of her environmental and …
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