Practical insights into establishing native perennial grasses in vineyards Join EcoGrower Dan Falkenberg who has pioneered the use of native grasses and forbs in vineyards to find out more about enhancing biodiversity in the vineyard both above and below ground. This video was captured at the Adelaide Hills Wine Region ground covers event in November 2023.WATCH HERE
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Denham Ewens
Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
Denham is a sustainable agriculture officer with the Murraylands and Riverland landscape board, based in Berri. Having been born and raised in the Riverland, Denham understand the importance of viticulture in the region and is passionate about working with producers to increase the sustainability of the industry. Denham has experience in both the viticulture and IPM industries and looks forward …
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Janet Klein
Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd
Janet Klein is a viticulturist and biodiversity conservationist who has spent the last 20 years dedicated to sustainable wine growing and landscape regeneration. In 2001, Janet cofounded Ngeringa Vineyards, one of Australia’s first certified biodynamic vineyard and wineries and a renowned leader in biodynamic fine wine production and regenerative farming. In doing so, Janet set upon to transform her family’s …
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Emma McInerney
Ag Excellence Alliance
As the Northern and Yorke Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator, Emma is constantly engaged with landholders, groups and stakeholders on ideas, projects and funding to improve understanding and adoption of sustainable agriculture. Emma grew up in the region and has worked in various agricultural roles previously for government, private, start up and NGO, throughout SA, WA and overseas. Emma is interested …
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Karen Thomas
Melbourne Water
Rebecca commenced with the Lower Blackwood Landcare team in February 2023, and has been working combined roles in project and finance management. Rebecca graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Environmental Science from Murdoch University, and kicked off her environmental career as a botanist conducting floristic surveys around the Perth metro area. Rebecca went on to gain over 15 …