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 11 Jul 2019 11 Jul 2019
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 21 Jun 2019 21 Jun 2019
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 14 Jun 2019 14 Jun 2019
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 14 Jun 2019 14 Jun 2019
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 08 May 2019 08 May 2019
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 04 Apr 2019 04 Apr 2019
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 07 Mar 2019 07 Mar 2019
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 02 Mar 2019 02 Mar 2019
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. Country News 03 Feb 2019 03 Feb 2019
Viticulture Turning up the heat on grapes As inland Australia braces for more hot weather, a researcher from the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre is studying the impact of heatwaves on the physiology and composition of Shiraz grapes. Country News 29 Jan 2019 29 Jan 2019
Viticulture Winemakers branching out The recent popularity of prosecco and pinot grigio has opened the eyes of many wine lovers to smaller international varieties, two Goulburn Valley winemakers believe. Country News 25 Jan 2019 25 Jan 2019
Viticulture Looking for wine leaders Industry leaders in Australia’s grape and wine sector are being encouraged to apply for the 2019 Future Leaders program. Country News 24 Jan 2019 24 Jan 2019
Viticulture Toasting a new taste Richard Tallis still barely knows how to pronounce Bogazkere. Country News 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
Viticulture App to inform harvest A new app is helping grape growers better measure and track the development of grapes in the vineyard to assist with harvest and vineyard management decisions. Country News 04 Dec 2018 04 Dec 2018
Viticulture Cheers to top drops The gallery at Mitchelton Winery has never seen so many varieties of wine. Country News 06 Nov 2018 06 Nov 2018
Viticulture Wines exports up Australian winemakers are raising their glasses to a boost in export sales. Country News 02 Nov 2018 02 Nov 2018
Viticulture Great wine grape harvest This year’s wine grape harvest in Tasmania has set new records in terms of value and volume, according to Wine Tasmania’s 2018 wine grape vintage report. Country News 11 Sep 2018 11 Sep 2018
Viticulture Wine brings cheer Australian wine export values and volumes have reached all-time record levels with the value of wine exports up 20 per cent to $2.76billion and export volumes up 10 per cent to 852million litres. Country News 05 Aug 2018 05 Aug 2018
Viticulture Regions’ top drop named Glenhope winery Burke & Wills, near Heathcote, has won the 2017 Victorian Wine Show Premier’s Trophy. Country News 02 Aug 2018 02 Aug 2018
Working Dogs Patched-up pooch If doggy treats were handed out for gutsy efforts, Patchy would have his own bucketload. Rodney Woods 09 Jul 2019 09 Jul 2019
Livestock Probiotics put zip in calves’ skip Hooper Farms has eliminated antibiotic use in its calf shed after introducing a potent new probiotic range to its operation. Country News 04 Jul 2019 04 Jul 2019
Dairy Fonterra announce milk price step-up Fonterra Australia has increased its 2019/20 average milk price to $6.80/kg of milk solids and also increased its 2018/19 average price. ‘‘We are increasing our farm-gate milk price for the 2019/20 season by 20 cents per kg MS, which brings our... Rodney Woods 02 Jul 2019 02 Jul 2019
News Shepparton Partners Collective takeover SPC before financial year ends SPC is officially in the hands of its new owner, with the $40million sale of the iconic Shepparton business completed on June 28. Country News 11 Jul 2019 11 Jul 2019
