Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Kerri Thompson, Brendon Pudney and Simon Clausen Region: Clare Valley, SAAbout this project “We feel that we had great support for this project from the EcoVineyards team, other local participants, and our own staff. It has been a really positive engagement, feels good for the soul and has given us a great opportunity to learn from …
Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: David Watkins and Mark Evans Region: Langhorne Creek, SAAbout this project “Being involved in the EcoVineyards program has been great for the environment, our organic growing program and our business. The program is not only good for the environment but also is improving the look of the property and has brought our staff and community together …
Date: October 2023EcoGrowers: Peter and Julianne TreloarRegion: Clare Valley, SAAbout this project “The EcoVineyards program provided a focus and relevant supporting information for us to transition to more sustainable soil management practices in our vineyard. It also provided a wealth of practical information in an easy to access form to share with our customers – many of whom are supportive …
An introduction to ground covers and EcoGrower demonstration sites throughout Australia Join National EcoVineyards Program Manager Dr Mary Retallack who introduces the topic of ground covers (including cover crops) in vineyards and showcases a range of EcoGrower demonstration sites throughout Australia. This video was captured at the Adelaide Hills Wine Region ground covers event in November 2023.WATCH HERE
About this Grower Insight Meet EcoGrower Dan Falkenberg, Viticulturist, Eden Hall Wines who has been pioneering the use of native grasses and forbs over the past 15 years in the Barossa wine region. Dan shares his grower insights and practical knowledge on what works well and pitfalls to avoid when preparing, sowing, and maintaining stands of native ground covers in …
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd Based on the methods of Dr Elaine Ingham, Soil Food Web, and Dr Mary Cole, Agpath Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Good quality compost tea, teems with beneficial microbes and can be brewed from good quality, thermal, fungal dominated compost. The preparation of high quality compost is important to ensure the brewed …
Date: October 2023EcoGrowers: Peter and Julianne TreloarRegion: Clare Valley, SAAbout this project “It has been very satisfying to be involved in introducing biodiversity at Penna Lane Wines via some native plantings. Despite our demonstration sites being relatively small, we feel we have learnt a lot about the appropriate native plantings for our region and we will continue to apply this …
Date: October 2023EcoGrowers: David BowleyRegion: Adelaide Hills, SAAbout this project “Involvement in the EcoVineyards program has been wonderful for Vinteloper, our close followers and community. Bringing smart agriculture into the vineyard to improve the environment, vineyard quality and beautify our landscape. What’s the downside?”READ THE FULL CASE STUDY