TAKE A LOOK AT OUR LATEST VITICULTURE UPDATE As the early varieties are delivered to wineries (and before everyone in the vineyard goes on that fishing trip), it’s time to think about soil testing and applying post harvest fertiliser to replenish nutrients depleted throughout the growing season. This needs to be done prior to dormancy.…

As we move to the pointy end of the season, Mike discusses how the vineyards are looking with AHA’s Jim Campbell-Clause in a seasonal update. READ LATEST VITICULTURE NEWSLETTER HERE Bird netting, clip-on vine ties, post cap protectors, botrytis sprays and firefighting pumps and units are topical at this time. Last week we held a…

Wastewater. It’s a big issue. That’s why we are inviting Margaret River and the South West’s producers to test an outstanding system at a session  run by Amiad Water Systems on 19 January. It’s an interactive BYO-type exercise – the dirtier the water the better. THE SOLUTION IS CLEAR WITH THIS WASTEWATER SYSTEM Read more…

Campbell-Clause from AHA Viticulture updates Mike Sleegers on the Margaret River region’s viticultural season so far, and what to look for as summer begins. WATCH HERE Jim gives us an informative run-down covering: Cool season leading in delayed budburst, but now tracking well Earlier varieties showing some unevenness in budburst and phenological differences. Yields Disease…

It’s all happening in the Margaret River region as flowering begins, cooler weather persists and growers adjust their spray programs. VITICULTURE UPDATE 13 NOVEMBER 2022 – READ This viticulture update covers: 1. Sulphur is still in good supply, with plenty of Microthiol in store. 2. Late season botryticides may not be guaranteed without orders (chaos…