News & Events
Project to improve safety in agricultural vehiclesRepresentatives from primary production (including our very own Sami Gilligan), machinery retail, logistics and government have come together as part of a new project led by Grain Producers SA with the united goal of improving road safety and making compliance easier for primary producers.
The Moving Ag Machinery … Made Easy! project will gather feedback from across the commodity spectrum to help inform improvements, training and resources aimed at primary producers who access the NHVR Portal for permits. Managing risk in the vineyard this vintageVineyard owners and managers are encouraged to be prepared for the hazards that workers will face during this vintage period.
The South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) has put together a handy reference guide for WGCSA members. |
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2022 Harvest Photo CompetitionDon't forget to submit your photos to our 2022 Harvest Photo Competition!
Thanks to Hayley in the Riverland for this cracker shot! Email your photos to admin@wgcsa.com.au 
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18th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference (AWITC) to be held in AdelaideAustralia’s premier wine industry events, the 18th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference (AWITC) and WineTech 2022; and will be held in-person at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 26 to 29 June 2022.
Registrations are open! |
Australian Grape & Wine newsletterDon't forget! WGCSA members whose principal business is wine grape growing are members of Australian Grape and Wine.
Click the button below to read the latest AGW newsletter. If your principal business is grape growing and you would like to receive the newsletter directly and vote at general meetings, send an email to laura@agw.org.au. |
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