By Prof. Geoff Gurr and Dr Jian Liu, Charles Sturt UniversityAbout this fact sheet A selection of novel ground cover species was evaluated for vineyard use in the Wine Australia funded project ‘Functional biodiversity solutions for Australian vineyards: harnessing ground covers, vineyard surrounds and native plants to deliver key ecosystem services’ Project number: CSU 1702-8 conducted by Charles Sturt University. …
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) and the parasitic nematode Rhabditis necromena can help prevent grapevine pests like the black Portuguese millipede from reaching economically damaging thresholds.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects, spiders, and mites) can help prevent grapevine pests including bud, blister, and rust mite from reaching economically damaging thresholds.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
By Keith Smith, Formosa Flora, and Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd with input from Craig Neild, Tim Saggers and Dr Todd EricksonAbout this fact sheet The beauty and functionality of native Australian wildflowers. Native Australian wildflowers produce significant pollen for insects, including bees, and are sought after by a multitude of insect species, with lacewing and spider populations …
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) including European earwigs can help prevent grapevine pests from reaching economically damaging thresholds. European earwigs may also cause some minor nibbling damage to grapevines early in the growing season and we discuss how biocontrol can be used to control …
By Dr Linda Thomson, The University of MelbourneAbout this fact sheet This fact sheet provides readily accessible information about chemical impacts on natural enemies, which has been summarised as a ready reference for wine growersDOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet As wine growers transition to a mix of ground covers undervine, one of the biggest challenges is how to sow seed of all shapes and sizes given the lack of traditional seeding equipment available to service this area. Hydroseeding provides a flexible and cost-effective solution when breaking the cycle …
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet This fact sheet demonstrates how to measure leaf blade sap Brix and pH and outlines the importance of nutrient balance to achieve optimal photosynthesis, plant health and resilience to pest and diseases.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
By Dr Mary RetallackAbout this booklet The EcoVineyards Soil Health Indicators booklet provides further information to help you objectively assess: Earthworms Soil macroorganism diversity Soil microorganisms Soil penetration resistance Water infiltration Soil aggregate strength Legume nodulation DOWNLOAD BOOKLET
