Date: June 2025 EcoGrowers: Ben Mitchell and Dick Bryksy Region: Clare Valley, South Australia”The motivation to improve the natural assets on the property coincides with an interest in exploring more natural solutions to supressing Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) damage by creating a large-scale insectary planting and habitat for beneficial predatory species.” Dick Bryksy, Taylors Wines READ THE FULL CASE STUDY
Date: June 2025 EcoGrower: Grant Carr Region: Clare Valley, South Australia“We never really own the land on which we live and work, but it is our responsibility to leave it in a better condition than when we arrived on it. The EcoVineyards project has helped us develop the knowledge and skills we need to live up to that responsibility”. Vineyard owner, …
Date: June 2025 EcoGrower: Ben Castine Region: Clare Valley, South Australia“The EcoVineyards program has been valuable in allowing us to develop a long term plan to build biodiversity in the vineyard, while simultaneously improving our natural resilience to species detrimental to grape production.” Ben Castine, Morella VineyardsREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY
Date: June 2025 EcoGrowers: Kerri Thompson and Brendon Pudney Region: Clare Valley, South Australia“This is terrain that demands attentive farming. This is not a vineyard chasing trends – it’s one focused on legacy. We’re working on Ngadjuri Land and take our role as current custodians to look after this place for future generations very seriously. With a passionate team and a raft …
Dr Mary Retallack Introduces the EcoVineyards Program at New Zealand’s Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference
Dr Mary Retallack of Retallack Viticulture was honoured to deliver the keynote address at the WAVE 2025 – Sustainability in Action conference held in April, where she was invited to speak as the WSU Ravenholt Lecturer in Washington State, USA. In her keynote presentation, Dr Retallack shared insights from the EcoVineyards Program, highlighting practical approaches to improving soil health and …
Dr Mary Retallack was invited to speak at the Organic & biodynamic winegrowing conference in New Zealand in June 2025.
Date: June 2025 EcoGrowers: Kate and Sarah Elliott Region: Langhorne Creek, SA”We have enjoyed being part of the EcoVineyards program. It has provided great opportunities to learn about native flora and fauna, and the benefits they present. The workshops were always fantastic and Mary and her team are extremely knowledgeable and their passion for the project is infectious. Thanks!” Kate ElliottREAD …