Skillogalee WInes

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Skillogalee Wines

NikkiClimbing and screening plants, Grasses and forbs, Insectary, Midrow, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Undervine, Case studies, Clare Valley, Clare Valley, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Kerri Thompson, Brendon Pudney and Simon Clausen  Region: Clare Valley, SAAbout this project “We feel that we had great support for this project from the EcoVineyards team, other local participants, and our own staff. It has been a really positive engagement, feels good for the soul and has given us a great opportunity to learn from …

David Watkins and Mark Evans, Watkins Family Wines/Rankins Estate Vineyard

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Watkins Family Wines, Rankins Estate Vineyard

NikkiInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Undervine, Case studies, Langhorne Creek, Langhorne Creek, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: David Watkins and Mark Evans Region: Langhorne Creek, SAAbout this project “Being involved in the EcoVineyards program has been great for the environment, our organic growing program and our business. The program is not only good for the environment but also is improving the look of the property and has brought our staff and community together …

Heather Webster, Barry Featherston, Nick Woods, WindSong Wines, Langhorne Creek, SA EcoGrower

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WindSong Wines

adminClimbing and screening plants, Insectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Woody groundcovers, Case studies, Langhorne Creek, Langhorne Creek, 2021–2023

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 …

Peter and Julianne Treloar. Penna Lane Wines, SA EcoGrower

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Penna Lane Wines

adminGrasses and forbs, Insectary, Midrow, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Vineyard establishment, Case studies, Clare Valley, Clare Valley, 2021–2023

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 …

David Bowley, Vinteloper, SA EcoGrower

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Vinteloper

adminAquatic plants, Insectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Case studies, Adelaide Hills, Adelaide Hills, 2021–2023

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

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Mt Bera Vineyards

adminInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Case studies, Adelaide Hills, Adelaide Hills, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Greg and Katrina Horner Region: Adelaide Hills, SAAbout this project “It makes so much sense to allow natural systems to maintain health and life within and around the vineyard, reducing the work for us and improving the quality of what we produce. Carbon storage is a natural biproduct of a healthy system.”READ THE FULL CASE STUDY