General News

SPRING VITICULTURE NEWS

Take a look at our latest Viticulture newsletter HERE for: NEW powdery mildew fungicide INTERVENE Organic fungicide offerings from OCP Spray equipment from Silvan Organic P – guano available in bulka-bags Paper-coated tie wire – we have these when others don’t Mike talking organics 8 September https://mailchi.mp/cowag…/cowaramup-agencies-news-9374285

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GROWERS SESSION & NEW FUNGICIDE UPDATE

Join Cowaramup Agencies for a viticulture-based session for Margaret River growers to explore what’s new in fungicides. There’s also a bonus session on plant propagation and new plant material from local expert Steve Partridge, ARM Nursery. Presented by Bayer Crop Science, Nufarm and Organic Crop Protectants. Light refreshments served afterwards. Don’t miss it. RSVP essential…

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FMD INFO SESSION

A Foot & Mouth Disease information session late in July attracted a huge turnout. Thanks to Stefan and Bettina from Naturaliste Vet Clinic and speakers including local vet Courtney Bombara. The update included: What to look for What people can do on farm (and off) Government preparedness There was a strong focus on farm biosecurity…

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STEEL POSTS FOR VINEYARD TRELLISING ON YOUR MIND?

This winter newsletter looks at the success of Gripfast posts on Keith Mugford’s Moss Wood vineyard. Take a listen to Keith talking about the Waratah Gripfast steel post and trellising system he has used for 30 years. READ NEWSLETTER HERE Gripfasts are: Easy to use and install Delivery is compact, easy and convenient Last the…

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PASTURE WEED PRESSURE AND WHAT TO DO

Agronomist Brooke Anderson talks to Nufarm’s Bernie Zahra about early weed management in pastures. They cover: ?Hitting Capeweed, Erodium, Cotula, Flatweed and Double-Gees with selective herbicides while weeds are small. ?Attacking weeds early with Thistrol Gold. ?Keeping chemical rates and costs down. ?How Amicide can be used later in the spray season to target spray…

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ESSENTIALS PRE-PRUNING

Yes, pruning is almost upon us and for those who aren’t taking a break, this newsletter highlights products and services for the season ahead. Please keep in mind supply from some companies remains challenging, so ordering as early as possible is essential. In this 15 May 2022 edition: VITICULTURE NEWS CLICK HERE Agronomy in the…

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VINTAGE 22 REVIEWED

 ⬆ Margaret River’s 2022 season in viticulture summarised HERE . WATCH Jim Campbell Clause from AHA Viticulture talk to Neil about Vintage 22 and what he’s up to with his clients. PLUS WHAT’S NEXT IN THE VINEYARD? Pine Posts are in short supply – lucky we have truck loads!  Check, flush and maintain irrigation  Soil…

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VINTAGE 2022: AN UPDATE WITH AHA

AHA Viticulture’s Jim Campbell Clause and Mike Sleegers from Cowaramup Agencies discuss the state of viticulture in the Margaret River region as vintage hits full swing. WATCH VIDEO HERE Yields across the varieties Starting to see bird pressure Rustmite here and can be a problem How is your soil moisture profile? Irrigation & keeping water…

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