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
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
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 …
Date: July 2025 EcoGrower: Nicole Esdaile Region: Yarra Valley, VIC“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 and biodiversity projects across the property. We …
Date: June 2025 EcoGrowers: Sarah Crowe and Andrew George Region: Yarra Valley, VIC“This demonstration site is about finding innovative and cost effective ways to support our sustainable winegrowing credentials.” Sarah Crowe, Winemaker, Yarra YeringREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY
By Dr Michael Nash, The University of Adelaide and Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Four species of snail Cornu aspersum, common garden snail; Theba pisana, white Italian snail; Cernuella spp., vineyard or common white snail; and Cochlicella barbara, small conical or small pointed snail predominantly cause vine damage especially at bud burst, they may contaminate …
By Dr Mary Retallack, Stuart Pettigrew, Jade Killoran and Dr Ian Chivers In this guide you can read more about how to select ground covers including multispecies cover crops, native grasses and forbs and their establishment.About this fact sheet The beauty and functionality of native Australian wildflowers. Native Australian wildflowers produce significant pollen for insects, including bees, and are sought …
By Ian Falkenberg, Dan Falkenberg and Dr Mary Retallack In this guide, we explore the diversity of beneficial bird species including raptors (birds of prey), insectivorous birds and their ecological roles in Australian vineyards along with management techniques and strategies for control of frugivore (fruit eating) pest bird species. Explore the profiles of the 42 bird species, identifying features and …
By Dr Zenon Czenze, Dr Heidi Kolkert, University of New England and Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Microbats are an important predator of grapevine insect pests. Learn more about microbats and how you can encourage their presence in and around vineyards.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET