Field guide
Nutrient-dense plants are more resistant to pests and diseases

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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

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Booklet
Soil health indicators for Australian vineyards booklet

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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

Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd New information on ground covers for Australian vineyards

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Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd. New information on ground covers for Australian vineyards

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Case study
Ten Minutes By Tractor

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Date: August 2025 EcoGrowers: Martin Spedding, Fabiano Frangi, Imogen Dillon and Thomas Kennett Region: Mornington Peninsula, VICAbout this project “If we can demonstrate a cost/benefit at least equal to our current management costs, then this provides us with a good alternative to manage LBAM in the vineyard” Fabiano Frangi, Ten Minutes by Tractor, Vineyard ManagerREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY

Best practice management guide Soil health part A chemical and physical

Best practice management guide
Best practice management guide on soil health in Australian vineyards

Part A: Chemical and Physical

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By Dr Amanda Schapel and Dr Mary Retallack In this guide you can read more about the chemical and physical aspects of soil health, how to measure soil health indicators and monitor your progress against suggested scoring guides.About this fact sheet The beauty and functionality of native Australian wildflowers. Native Australian wildflowers produce significant pollen for insects, including bees, and …