News & Events
November UpdateThis month has seen us back on the road for a series of EcoVineyards workshops and the launch of the natural predator booklet written by our very own Dr Mary Retallack. We still have one more session on December 16 at the Islander Estate Vineyards on Kangaroo Island, feel free to join us!
In other news, the weather continues to wreak havoc on growers across the state with unpredictable storms and heavy rainfall. PIRSA is leading the response to the storms and conducted a survey throughout November to learn more about the effects on primary producers. I encourage you to keep up to date with the latest information on the PIRSA website. As we edge closer to vintage, grape contracts are top of mind. We have put together an article about contracts, keep reading for more information. New look for WGCSAWGCSA has recently undertaken an update of its brand identity with the help of Nicknack, one of Australia’s leading agencies for strategic marketing solutions.
Peter Rufus from Nicknack worked closely with us to develop an identity that accurately reflected the vision and values of WGCSA, whilst also providing flexibility in terms of colour, typography and messaging. Two keywords emerged from the brand discovery that underpinned the process for developing the brand identity: Innovation and Courage. |
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More EcoGrowers join EcoVineyards projectThe Wine Grape Council of SA and Retallack Viticulture have secured funding to extend our very popular EcoVineyards project – a project that incorporate native insectary plants in and around vineyards to create biodiverse ecosystems, support insect predators, reduce input costs and enhance the resilience and sustainability of our beautiful South Australian vineyards.
We now have another 19 EcoGrowers embarking on their projects, and we can’t wait to see what great ideas they come up with. |
South Australian growers once again lead the way in the national vintageSouth Australian growers lead the way in delivering the largest ever crush for the state in what has been described as a 'unicorn' vintage, with near-perfect growing and ripening conditions delivering both exceptional quality and good crop size.
The total estimated value of the crush was $827 million compared with $556 million in 2020, reflecting the increased volume. The overall average value across the state was virtually unchanged at $792 compared with $789 per tonne. |
EcoVineyards project extended for 2 more years!We're thrilled to announce our recent success with the National Landcare Smart Farms -Small Grants application.
The Wine Grape Council and project partner Retallack Viticulture will be building on and extending our existing EcoVineyards project for another 2 years - delivering more EcoGrowers, more trial sites and more fantastic projects all focussed on growing resilience and functional biodiversity in and around SA vineyards. |
News Archive
May 2021 update
2021 Changes to casual employment
How to register a security interest over your grapes
Adrian Hoffmann appointed as the new Chair of the Wine Grape Council of SA
Prices increase for top varieties in SA regions in 2020 wine grape crush
SA Wine Grape Crush survey report
2020 National Vintage report
Growers and winemakers work together to improve commercial arrangements
Guidelines to help you manage vineyard workers in our current COVID-19 climate
WGCSA leads Vineyard Mapping Assessment Project
Growers positive despite the challenging start to 2020
Grape spills a major concern
Meet your transport law obligations this harvest
Vintage begins as we rebuild after the devastating bushfires
Bushfire response
Tough times
EcoVineyards workshops receive great reviews
Saving Prosecco is just one of the ways Australian Grape & Wine is working for growers
EcoGrowers set to start planting as EcoVineyard project gets underway
Response from industry to ABC Four Corners report on the Murray Darling Basin
ACCC starts the conversation we have to have if we're going to improve our industry
Australian 2019 vintage crushes predictions
Using contractors? Things have changed - Is your business prepared?
Labour Hire and Contractor Licensing Law set to commence
Mary Retallack announces WGCSA EcoVineyards project
Free Fit4Work resources available for growers to download
Growers set to benefit with EcoVineyards project
Growers now partners in Australian Grape and Wine
Discover the drought support available for growers at free events across SA
Register for free Fit4Work workshops for vineyard workers
Millipedes - An unwanted visitor in vineyards
SAWIA Notice - Repealing the Labour Hire Licensing Act
Grape sunscreen helping SA growers fight extreme conditions
Meet viticulture expert Mary Retallack
Australia’s grape and wine producers unite
Loxton Fruit Fly outbreak - Movement conditions for grapes
Zero tolerance against fruit fly at Yamba
Free Chain of Responsibility workshops for WGCSA members
AV and WFA amalgamate to form Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated
SAWIA Notice - Implications of employing casual workers
2018 Annual General Meeting
Growers from across the state provide valuable insights for the future
ACCC commences market study into wine grape industry
South Australian Government announces intention to repeal the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017
Industry reform touted to create unity and strengthen representation
Farm sector welcomes State Budget commitments but seeks R&D investment
Grape prices rise 4% across South Australia in Vintage 2018
Proposed changes to the SA Grape Grower Industry Fund
Roadshow wrap up and member registration details
Wage increase in award rates for the Wine Industry Award
How did the 2018 harvest go for grape growers across South Australia?
Labour hire licensing postponed to February 2019
Seasonal Climate Outlook from the Bureau of Meterology
Improving road transport for primary production - Update
2018 'a cracker of a year' for South Australian wine
Draft National Alcohol Strategy puts wine and grape industry at risk
WGCSA Election Policy: A 10 Point Plan for the Wine Industry
Labour hire licensing update
Delivery Despatch books - Order now!
Primary Producers and the Heavy Vehicle National Law
New labour hire licensing laws to commence
Biosecurity Alert - Brown marmorated stink bug detected
Applications open for $10m of international wine tourism grants
A new and exciting direction for WHS & IR services for WGCSA members
Changes to permit processing in South Australia
Labour Hire Bill 2017: Implications for the Wine Industry
Increase to award rates applicable July 1
Key new appointment for grape growers
2021 Changes to casual employment
How to register a security interest over your grapes
Adrian Hoffmann appointed as the new Chair of the Wine Grape Council of SA
Prices increase for top varieties in SA regions in 2020 wine grape crush
SA Wine Grape Crush survey report
2020 National Vintage report
Growers and winemakers work together to improve commercial arrangements
Guidelines to help you manage vineyard workers in our current COVID-19 climate
WGCSA leads Vineyard Mapping Assessment Project
Growers positive despite the challenging start to 2020
Grape spills a major concern
Meet your transport law obligations this harvest
Vintage begins as we rebuild after the devastating bushfires
Bushfire response
Tough times
EcoVineyards workshops receive great reviews
Saving Prosecco is just one of the ways Australian Grape & Wine is working for growers
EcoGrowers set to start planting as EcoVineyard project gets underway
Response from industry to ABC Four Corners report on the Murray Darling Basin
ACCC starts the conversation we have to have if we're going to improve our industry
Australian 2019 vintage crushes predictions
Using contractors? Things have changed - Is your business prepared?
Labour Hire and Contractor Licensing Law set to commence
Mary Retallack announces WGCSA EcoVineyards project
Free Fit4Work resources available for growers to download
Growers set to benefit with EcoVineyards project
Growers now partners in Australian Grape and Wine
Discover the drought support available for growers at free events across SA
Register for free Fit4Work workshops for vineyard workers
Millipedes - An unwanted visitor in vineyards
SAWIA Notice - Repealing the Labour Hire Licensing Act
Grape sunscreen helping SA growers fight extreme conditions
Meet viticulture expert Mary Retallack
Australia’s grape and wine producers unite
Loxton Fruit Fly outbreak - Movement conditions for grapes
Zero tolerance against fruit fly at Yamba
Free Chain of Responsibility workshops for WGCSA members
AV and WFA amalgamate to form Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated
SAWIA Notice - Implications of employing casual workers
2018 Annual General Meeting
Growers from across the state provide valuable insights for the future
ACCC commences market study into wine grape industry
South Australian Government announces intention to repeal the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017
Industry reform touted to create unity and strengthen representation
Farm sector welcomes State Budget commitments but seeks R&D investment
Grape prices rise 4% across South Australia in Vintage 2018
Proposed changes to the SA Grape Grower Industry Fund
Roadshow wrap up and member registration details
Wage increase in award rates for the Wine Industry Award
How did the 2018 harvest go for grape growers across South Australia?
Labour hire licensing postponed to February 2019
Seasonal Climate Outlook from the Bureau of Meterology
Improving road transport for primary production - Update
2018 'a cracker of a year' for South Australian wine
Draft National Alcohol Strategy puts wine and grape industry at risk
WGCSA Election Policy: A 10 Point Plan for the Wine Industry
Labour hire licensing update
Delivery Despatch books - Order now!
Primary Producers and the Heavy Vehicle National Law
New labour hire licensing laws to commence
Biosecurity Alert - Brown marmorated stink bug detected
Applications open for $10m of international wine tourism grants
A new and exciting direction for WHS & IR services for WGCSA members
Changes to permit processing in South Australia
Labour Hire Bill 2017: Implications for the Wine Industry
Increase to award rates applicable July 1
Key new appointment for grape growers