Viticulture Smallest wine grape crop since 2007 The Australian wine industry has seen its smallest crop since 2007, with the Murray-Darling region performing better than others, according to Wine Australia’s National Vintage Report 2020 Jamie Salter 08 Jul 2020 08 Jul 2020
Viticulture Climate predictions will help shape a future wine industry Over the next 80 years across the Goulburn Valley, Strathbogie Ranges and Heathcote region, temperatures will rise by about three degrees, rainfall will decrease by about 20 mm and frost-risk days will drop by two days. These are the climate... Jamie Salter 24 Jun 2020 24 Jun 2020
Viticulture Toasting the wine industry’s 30-year plan The Federal Government is toasting the launch of the Australian wine industry’s Vision 2050, to guide the sector’s focus and growth over the next three decades. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud joined Australian Grape and... Jamie Salter 24 Jun 2020 24 Jun 2020
Viticulture Toasting the wine industry’s 30-year plan The Federal Government is toasting the launch of the Australian wine industry’s Vision 2050, to guide the sector’s focus and growth over the next three decades. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud joined Australian Grape and... Jamie Salter 24 Jun 2020 24 Jun 2020
Viticulture Support for smoke-affected vineyards Victorian winemakers and wine grape growers affected by the summer bushfires will have access to expert support and technical advice, to help form decisions on their current vintage. On May 21, Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes announced... Country News 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 2020
Viticulture Winery upbeat despite virus and bushfires Tahbilk Winery near Nagambie remains upbeat about its 2020 vintage and its continuing exports to China despite the challenges of coronavirus and bushfires earlier this year. Tahbilk chief executive Alister Purbrick said the winery on the banks of... John Lewis 24 Apr 2020 24 Apr 2020
Viticulture Grape testing rebate applications to close soon Winegrowers assessing smoke taint from recent bushfires who want to receive a rebate of up to $1200 will need to apply by Thursday, April 30. The Victorian Government Wine Grape Testing Rebate Program provides a reimbursement to growers who have... Country News 14 Apr 2020 14 Apr 2020
Viticulture Tasty way to support regional winemakers Tastes of Rutherglen will showcase the best wines from Rutherglen and the surrounding bushfire-affected north-east Victorian region, from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8. Jamie Salter 20 Feb 2020 20 Feb 2020
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... Jamie Salter 20 Jan 2020 20 Jan 2020
Viticulture Weather impacts wine The wine region of Heathcote is diverse and unique. Vanessa Wiltshire 31 Jul 2019 31 Jul 2019
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 23 Jul 2019 23 Jul 2019
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 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 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 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 Toasting a new taste Richard Tallis still barely knows how to pronounce Bogazkere. Country News 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
Viticulture Wine push in China A new campaign to drive international demand for Australian wine has been unveiled at Vinexpo Hong Kong. Country News 05 Jun 2018 05 Jun 2018
Viticulture Chinese are thirsty for GV exports As distribution channels become easier to navigate, the burgeoning Chinese market has ripe opportunity for wines from the Goulburn Valley and surrounds, some industry figures say. Country News 29 May 2018 29 May 2018
News New active COVID-19 case in Greater Shepparton Greater Shepparton has reported a new active case of COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed its the only active case in the region, as the state’s total rose by 108 – the second highest daily rise in Victoria since the... Madi Chwasta 04 Jul 2020 04 Jul 2020
News Fatal Cobram collision victims identified The two young men killed in a fatal collision in Cobram on Wednesday night, July 1, have been named as Nicholas Gash and Samuel Tout. The two men were travelling in a Ford sedan along the Murray Valley Hwy sometime before 11 pm when the... Liz Mellino 02 Jul 2020 02 Jul 2020
News Light up the night in world record bid For more information and to register, visit https://worldrecordlight. thinkific. com/ Riverine Herald 20 Jun 2020 20 Jun 2020
News Cross border exemptions now available online LOCAL residents wishing to cross the border from Victoria to NSW are now available online via the Service NSW website. The Public Health (COVID-19 NSW and Victorian Border) Order 2020 states that from 12.01am tomorrow (Wednesday 8 July 2020), no one... Brayden May 07 Jul 2020 07 Jul 2020
