Podcast
Farmerama Radio – Dr Retallack talks about agro-ecological approaches to managing vineyards

Kirstie WyattInsectary, Mammals including microbats, Midrow, Native plants, Predators, Shrubs, Undervine, Podcasts

Dr Mary Retallack was invited to join Farmerama Radio’s award winning podcast series to discuss agro-ecological approaches to managing vineyards across Australia. Farmerama is an independent radio featuring stories of hope from those at the very roots of the regenerative farming movement.LISTEN HERE(opens in a new tab)

Ben Lacey, Calcaire Vineyards, McLaren Vale, Eco-Grower participant in the EcoVineyards project.

Meet the EcoGrowers 2019 to 2023
Ben Lacey
Calcaire Vineyards

adminInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Grower profiles, McLaren Vale, McLaren Vale

1. Tell us about your experience in grape growing? I have a degree in Viticulture (Ag Science) and have been managing vineyards in McLaren Vale for over 15 years. 2. What prompted you to want to be involved in the EcoVineyards project? I was interested in the work that Dr Mary Retallack had been doing. We had undertaken some revegetation …

Podcast
Talkin’ Harnessing Nature to Manage Vineyard Pests

Kirstie WyattGrasses and forbs, Insectary, Midrow, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Pests, Predators, Shrubs, Undervine, Podcasts

In this Talkin’ After Hours podcast episode Jo and Kate talk to South Australian viticulturist, natural systems thinker, scientist and educator, Dr Mary Retallack. Tune in as we take a dive into Mary’s research, the world of native insectaries and why growers are sitting up and listening…LISTEN HERE(opens in a new tab)