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EcoVineyards Field Sessions - Coming to a region near you!dJoin viticulturist Dr Mary Retallack and a range of special guests to learn about the EcoVineyards project and how native insectary plants are being used by grape growers to benefit their vineyards.
At the field session, grape growers will discover how the project works with practical EcoVineyards demonstrations and local EcoGrowers available to answer questions about their EcoVineyards projects. EcoVineyards Field Sessions Wednesday 21 October - Adelaide Hills Friday 23 October - Clare Thursday 29 October - Coonawarra Thursday 5 November - Langhorne Creek Tuesday 10 November - Barossa Thursday 12 November - McLaren Vale Friday 27 November - Riverland Development of a new Biosecurity ActWe’re pleased that the South Australian Government is developing a new Biosecurity Act for South Australia, through Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA).
A strong and workable biosecurity system in South Australia is critical for our future. The new SA Biosecurity Act will merge several existing pieces of biosecurity legislation into one, with the aim of creating a simpler and more effective legal framework for the management of:
Notice to members - Labour Hire Licensing amendmentThe South Australian Parliament has passed the Labour Hiring Licensing (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2020 (the Act) and it commenced operation on 20 July 2020.
Whilst the scope of the scheme has been reduced in South Australia, unfortunately the changes are of limited significance for the wine industry. |
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Prices increase for top varieties in SA regions in 2020 wine grape crushWine Australia released the 2020 National Vintage report earlier this month, providing an overview of the Australian 2020 vintage.
The total crush yield is estimated at 1.52 million tonnes, 12% below the 2019 crush, and 13% below the long-term average of 1.75 million tonnes. The value of the national wine grape crush is estimated to be $1.07 billion, down 9% in 2019, however, the average purchase price of $694 per tonne was a 5% increase compared with $663 in 2019. |
SA Wine Grape Crush survey reportThis SA Wine Grape Crush survey report is part of the Australian Wine Sector Survey, conducted annually by Wine Australia. It contains the most comprehensive information available on supply, crush and average purchase price of winegrapes for the South Australian winegrape industry.
To read the report, click the link below. Reports are also available for individual growing regions. |
2020 National Vintage reportThe Australian winegrape crush in 2020 was 1.52 million tonnes – the equivalent of over 1 billion litres of wine, according to the National Vintage Report 2020 released by Wine Australia.
The 2020 crush was 12 per cent lower than the 2019 crush, and 13 per cent below the ten-year average of 1.75 million tonnes. |
News Archive
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
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