Welcome to the Wine Grape Council of SA Website

Developed for South Australian 3,500+ independent wine grape growers, this site provides information about the ten major wine grape regions across the state and resources and links to assist our members.

LATEST NEWS
March 5 2012 - Regulations for Sending Grapes Interstate
It is important that growers who ship grapes intersate understand the laws that govern cross-border transport of grapes.
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March 2 2012 - Majority of SA Grapegrowers Vote to Extend Industry Fund
66% of respondents to a ballot of SA’s 3,500 independent grape growers have voted to extend the SA Grape Growers Industry Fund (SAGGIF) for five years until 2017.
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15 January 2012 - Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is now available
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12 November 2011 - WGCSA to respond to Murray Darling Basin Plan
The Wine Grape Council and SA Wine Industry Association will be working to prepare a joint response to the draft plan. Responses and suggestions from grape growers that require Murray River water for irrigation are very welcome and encouraged. Please contact Peter Hackworth, admin@wgcsa.com.au or call 0439 12 411.


*NEW* VINEYARD EMPLOYMENT GUIDE
Our new guide for vineyard owners and managers who employ staff is now available. The guide includes information on awards, rates of pay, conditions and employer rights and obligations. There is also imprtant information for people who use contract labour.

2011 Wine Grape Average Prices
Wine Australia has released latest data on the average weighted prices paid for wine grapes in vintage 2011. The data is available by regiona and variety
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ATO Rules on WET
The ATO has released a ruling on eligibility for claiming a WET. It applies to arrangements where a grower supplies grapes to a winemaker to make wine under an agreement that the winemaker will later purchase that wine. Under the ruling these arrangements may no longer be allowed. If you currently receive or intend to apply for a WET rebate it is important that you read this ruling.
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Feature Articles
South Australia's Wine Industry Outlook - report updated November 2011 (988kb)

2011 Wine Grape Grower Survey Results
In January 2011 we surveyed all SA's 3750 grapegrowers to assist us in developing a strategy for addressing the current oversupply. Download report (764kb).

New Rules for All Grape Shipments
Wine Australia has announced new requirements for all grape shipments. WGCSA has prepared a summary of the regulations which includes sample documentation for grape shipments. Download here or ring for a copy.

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