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 …
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Domaine Chandon Australia
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 …
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Margan Family Wines
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 …
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Brokenwood Wines
Date: September 2025 EcoGrower: Lorrae St Vincent Region: Hunter Valley, NSW“It has been a fantastic program to be part of thank you to the EcoVineyards team for providing such valuable resources and practical workshops that have helped us manage our vineyards in a more ecological and sustainable way.” Lorrae St Vincent, Laboratory and Sustainability Lead, Brokenwood WinesREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY
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Tyrrell’s Wines
Date: September 2025 EcoGrower: Louise Eather Region: Hunter Valley, NSW“The EcoVineyards program has been invaluable. The knowledge gained through this program has reinforced, whilst expanding, my wholistic approach to vineyard management.” Louise Eather, Viticulturist, Tyrrell’s WinesREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY
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Scarborough Wine Co
Date: September 2025 EcoGrower: Liz Riley and Jerome Scarborough Region: Hunter Valley, NSW“The EcoVineyards program has broadened our perspective beyond just the vines and vineyard floor, deepening our understanding of the entire ecosystem. We’ve gained valuable insights into areas like soil biology and microbat activity, and the program has given us the confidence to explore alternative management strategies such as the …
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Stormflower
Date: September 2025 EcoGrower: Joel Page Region: Margaret River, Western Australia“The EcoVineyards program has contributed a vast depth of knowledge to our land management principles. The emphasis on planting native plant species to enhance biodiversity was concurrently ideal with our core philosophies here at Stormflower Vineyard.” Joel Page, StormflowerREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY
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Juniper Estate
Date: September 2025 EcoGrower: Iano Ward Region: Margaret River, Western Australia“I have loved the grower community aspect of being part of the EcoVineyards program. The demonstration site allowed us to learn from and share our practical successes and failures. The workshops often challenged conventional wisdom with an awesome range of expert presenters, often from outside the industry.” Ianto Ward, Juniper EstateREAD …
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Firetail [Roje Estates]
Date: September 2025 EcoGrowers: Jessica Worrall and Robert Glass Region: Margaret River, Western Australia“The EcoVineyards experience has been inspirational and reinvigorating in our ongoing journey of improving the health of our vineyard.” Jessica Worrall, Firetail [Roje Estates]READ THE FULL CASE STUDY
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Wayfinder
Date: September 2025 EcoGrower: Yann Vaucher Region: Margaret River, Western Australia“EcoVineyards connects people, places, and ideas. It has inspired us to rethink our approach and work more harmoniously with nature.” Yann Vaucher, Vineyard Manager, WayfinderREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY