Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Rae Clark Region: Coonawarra, SAAbout this project “The EcoVineyards experience has been awesome, to have the opportunity to network with likeminded people. Our vineyards have all greatly benefited from the planting of over 20 different species of trees, shrubs, and grasses. We have gained so much from the EcoVineyards experience and are grateful for being given …
Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Dave Boyd Region: Coonawarra, SAAbout this project “Great learning and interacting experience which also helped re focus some past understandings. The program helped to refocus the mindset to include native solutions.”READ THE FULL CASE STUDY
Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Sally and Andrew Macleod Region: Coonawarra, SAAbout this project “This project has encouraged us to identify areas within our vineyard where we are able to plant native species for the benefit of not only the vineyard, but also to our farm as a whole. It has been rewarding to learn about the native species endemic to …
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 …
