In this video, Janet Klein, EcoVineyards Regional On-ground Coordinator, shares updates from Adelaide Hills EcoGrowers, highlighting the progress made at their demonstration sites over the three years of the program.WATCH HERE
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Adelaide Hills session, Dr Mary Retallack – introduction
In this video, Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture, welcomes you to this insightful session, held on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at Simon Tolley Wines. The event brought together a range of expert speakers to explore key topics, including: Janet Klein, Regional On-ground coordinator, regional updates Ian Falkenberg, Bird expert: Birds in vineyards Dr Michael Nash, The University of Adelaide: Snail control …
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Tolderol Vineyards
Date: June 2025 EcoGrower: Lucy Verco Region: Langhorne Creek, SAAbout this project “The EcoVineyards program has provided us with a wealth of information and a starting point for us to know what and how to plant native species and improve biodiversity alongside our vineyard area. The educational lectures and support along the way have been invaluable.” Lucy VercoREAD THE FULL CASE …
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Hunter Valley IPM (nutritional integrity) and microbats: Part 3
In this video, Amy Rowles, Corymbia Ecology introduces us to the wonderful world of microbats, their capacity to provide biocontrol of insect pests in vineyards, and how to monitor for their presence. Microbats of the Hunter Valley: ecology and survey by Amy Rowles, Corymbia Ecology WATCH HERE
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Hunter Valley IPM (nutritional integrity) and microbats: Part 2
In this video, Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture discusses the following topics: How to speed up IPM scouting in the field Biocontrol of grapevine insect pests and monitoring Access to a new Best practice management guide on functional biodiversity The impact of agrochemicals on natural enemies Local microbat species and how to monitor them WATCH HERE
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Hunter Valley IPM (nutritional integrity) and microbats: Part 1
In this video, Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture discusses the following topics: The link between plant health and insect attack (esp. sap sucking insects scale and mealybugs). How to measure leaf brix and why it is important? An introduction to the plant health pyramid WATCH HERE
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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, VICREAD THE FULL CASE STUDYAbout this project “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 …
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Yarra Yering
Date: June 2025 EcoGrowers: Sarah Crowe and Andrew George Region: Yarra Valley, VICAbout this project “This demonstration site is about finding innovative and cost effective ways to support our sustainable winegrowing credentials.” Sarah Crowe, Yarra Yering WinemakerREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY
