By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet As wine growers transition to a mix of ground covers undervine, one of the biggest challenges is how to sow seed of all shapes and sizes given the lack of traditional seeding equipment available to service this area. Hydroseeding provides a flexible and cost-effective solution when breaking the cycle …
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet This fact sheet demonstrates how to measure leaf blade sap Brix and pH and outlines the importance of nutrient balance to achieve optimal photosynthesis, plant health and resilience to pest and diseases.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
Earthworms are often referred to as ‘ecosystem engineers’ as they help to decompose plant material to increase plant available nutrients, aerate and create soil pores, which in turn improves soil structure and aggregate stability. Earthworms are vitally important and provide an indicator of vineyard soil health. Download the Soil Health Indicators booklet and this worm poster to identify the types …
Download your EcoVineyards soil health indicators poster to benchmark your soil health using our indicators as a guide and assess your progress against your own metrics. You may wish to print out a copy for individual blocks or management units and track your progress on individual sheets.DOWNLOAD POSTER
South Australian viticulturist Dr Mary Retallack was a finalist for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award. She is currently spearheading a collective movement within the wine community with the National EcoVineyards Program, earning her a spot in the top three finalists for the Bob Hawke Landcare Award.WATCH HERE
Dr Retallack presented at the 2022 National Landcare Conference. Learn more about a suite of native insectary plants that grow resilience and enhance functional biodiversity in production systems, and how the EcoVineyards project is generating multiple, measurable and tangible benefits including biodiversity enhancement, native vegetation cover, biological control of grapevine pests, improved soil health, habitat for endangered birds, microbats and …
Dr Mary Retallack had a fantastic chat with Abby Rose from Vidacycle in the UK, who hosts the Regenerative Viticulture Series, discussing all things EcoVineyards and an ecological approach to growing winegrapes. The Regenerative Viticulture Series shares the latest experimental thinking in growing diversity, resilience and soil health in vineyards.WATCH HERE
Date: October 2023EcoGrowers: Peter and Julianne TreloarRegion: Clare Valley, SAAbout this project “The EcoVineyards program provided a focus and relevant supporting information for us to transition to more sustainable soil management practices in our vineyard. It also provided a wealth of practical information in an easy to access form to share with our customers – many of whom are supportive …
Brent Hutton is a dynamic viticulturist based in Pokolbin, NSW. He is renowned for his comprehensive expertise in vineyard management and has a Bachelor of Viticulture from Charles Sturt University. Brent’s commitment to sustainable viticulture is exemplified by successful initiatives in under vine cover crops and innovative biodiversity management. Having been recognized as a Top 50 Finalist in the Young …
An introduction to ground covers and EcoGrower demonstration sites throughout Australia Join National EcoVineyards Program Manager Dr Mary Retallack who introduces the topic of ground covers (including cover crops) in vineyards and showcases a range of EcoGrower demonstration sites throughout Australia. This video was captured at the Adelaide Hills Wine Region ground covers event in November 2023.WATCH HERE