Wine Grapes
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Snails racing as big chill exposes job ahead
It’s pruning time in the vineyard, and the leaves have gone, exposing a view of the job ahead.Vines will be machine pruned and given a…
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Spotlight on wine future
INDUSTRY and government big guns will be in Mildura next Wednesday, when critical issues confronting wine-grape growers and winemakers headline the Murray Valley Winegrowers Outlook…
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All’s quiet, but sadly it might get even quieter
WE have just had 11 marvellous millimetres of rain from the recent event – and it was most welcome. While all our grapevines are just…
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Industry rejects ‘no relief’ in Budget for wine growers
Australian Grape & Wine has condemned what it describes as “the lack of assistance for grape growers and winemakers in the Albanese Government’s budget”. After…
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Winegrowing group backs push to turn wine green
A PEEK winegrowing group has released a report seeking to make the industry greener. Targeted at drinkers and sellers, the report also focuses on certification…
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Harvest all but wrapped up
THE harvesting of wine grape fruit to wineries is finished for 2024 and I have the last 50 tonnes of Lambrusco Maestri remaining, which will…
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Wine industry faces pruning, says ABARES
WINE grape growers are forecast to leave the industry for more profitable returns following forecasts of higher production but weaker prices in the years ahead.…
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Time’s ripe for quality harvest
IT’S great that the wet and humid weather has cleared out to let the grapes continue in their ripening process – and with a reduced…
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Weather, low prices add pressure
VINES are looking pretty good generally, but once again we are also having another season with a lot of disease pressure – the best you…
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Pushing into market headwinds
THE wine job is in a bit of a mess right now – and somehow the industry needs to remove at least 20 per cent…
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Winegrowers’ hopes rise after China flags tariff review
MURRAY Valley Winegrowers have welcomed the announcement that wine tariffs imposed by China may soon be lifted. Ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to…
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Alternative history’s exciting new chapter
WHEN it comes to wine, the alternative is well on its way to becoming mainstream. If you don’t really believe that, then think about this…
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