Viticulture

Viticulture

Smoke taint fears for wine grapes

Concerned winegrowers from north-east Victoria gathered at a meeting in Milawa last week to address smoke taint in grapes caused by recent bushfires. The Smoke Effects on Wine Grapes in North-East Victoria forum was organised by the North East...

Jamieson Salter
Viticulture

Wine workshop at Wangaratta

Grape growers and winemakers will be able to tap into new research to improve vineyard health, limit wine spoilage and understand how the differences in shiraz wines from varying regions occur at a workshop in Wangaratta next month. The free...

Rodney Woods
Viticulture

Leaf strip timing can reduce sunburn in grapes

Research by the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre has discovered the ideal time to remove leaves from grapevines.

Country News
Viticulture

Taking local to the city

It doesn’t seem all that long ago the average family sat down to a simple meal of meat and three veg. If you were lucky, there was jelly and ice-cream for dessert.

Vanessa Wiltshire
Viticulture

With love from Italy: Mario and Madeleine Marson pour soul into every drop

Had the cards fallen differently, Mario Marson could have an Argentinian passport.

Vanessa Wiltshire
Viticulture

The quiet rise of Heathcote’s new reds and whites

Viticulturalist Hugh Jones is a fan of reds — in more ways than one.

Vanessa Wiltshire
Viticulture

How a Melbourne architect is building transition into pomegranates

As Melbourne and provincial cities such as Bendigo expand, would-be tree changers and aspiring farmers are casting their eyes to smaller, hidden communities.

Vanessa Wiltshire
Viticulture

From Germany to Heathcote

Andreas Greiving has been making wine ever since he was eight years old.

Country News
Viticulture

Weather impacts wine

The wine region of Heathcote is diverse and unique.

Vanessa Wiltshire
Viticulture

Research debunks EU prosecco claims

As the European Union takes steps to protect Italian wine producers from international competition, Monash University research shows prosecco is a grape variety and should not be considered a geographical indication.

Country News
Viticulture

Record spend for wine sector

Wine Australia will pump a record $79 million into the grape and wine sector in 2019-20, focusing on research, development and extension, market development and export regulations.

Country News
Viticulture

Wine chief role in new hands

Murray Valley Winegrowers executive officer Mike Stone retired from the role on June 7 and will be replaced by Paul Derrico.

Country News
Viticulture

Reform proposed

Harmful market practices are restricting competition in some Australian wine grape growing regions and limiting the potential for growth of Australia’s wine industry, according to an interim report released by the consumer watchdog.

Country News
Viticulture

Wine value up

The value of wine exports has jumped to its highest levels in more than a decade, with the average value per litre climbing to $3.41 in the past year.

Country News
Viticulture

Growing knowledge

Australian wineries will soon be better equipped for wine tourism and to grow exports, with new funding boosting workshop opportunities.

Country News
Viticulture

Vietnam a top destination for Australian grapes

As the Australian table grape export season starts, Australian growers have headed to Vietnam to boost trade relations.

Country News
Viticulture

Taste produce of Rutherglen

Tastes of Rutherglen will return next month, showcasing the best of the north-east and the region’s wineries.

Country News
Viticulture

Wine export value lifts

International demand for fine Australian wine continues to grow, with wine exports jumping 10 per cent in value last year.

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Ready to start work on $2 billion project at Katunga

Renewable energy company AgBioEn will start earthworks on its $2 billion Katunga project on February 4. The project will turn agricultural waste into renewable fuels and is an Australian first. The company says it will create up to 1000 jobs...

Rodney Woods
News

Ready to start work on $2 billion project at Katunga

Renewable energy company AgBioEn will start earthworks on its $2 billion Katunga project on February 4. The project will turn agricultural waste into renewable fuels and is an Australian first. The company says it will create up to 1000 jobs...

Rodney Woods
News

Duck season delay

Member for Eastern Victoria Jeff Bourman says the delay in the announcement of the 2020 Victorian duck hunting season has demonstrated serious issues.

Jamieson Salter
Water

NVIC considers court action

Northern Victorian Irrigation Communities have left the door open to take the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to the International Court of Justice.

Rodney Woods