News & Events
Industry reform touted to create unity and strengthen representationWinemakers’ Federation of Australia (WFA) and Australian Vignerons (AV) have entered into formal discussions on a potential amalgamation of the two industry bodies, to create a single united peak body, to represent the Australian grape and wine sector at the federal level.
Farm sector welcomes State Budget commitments but seeks R&D investmentThe Wine Grape Council of SA is a key member of Primary Producers SA, the united voice of South Australia's primary production industries. Click below to read a press release from PPSA regarding the 2018 South Australian Budget, released on September 4.
Labour Hire Licensing BriefingsWGCSA members are invited to attend the South Australian Wine Industry Association's practical briefing regarding the new labour hire and licensing laws set to come in in February 2019.
These briefings will be held across the state and have been specifically designed for the wine industry and labour hire & contracting providers |
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Grape prices rise 4% across South Australia in Vintage 2018Wine Australia released the 2018 Vintage Report earlier today with good news for grape growers. The average purchase value per tonne increased across the state by 4 per cent from $680 in 2017 to $710 per tonne in 2018.
The total estimated value of the crush was just under $590 million in 2018 compared with $658 million in 2017, reflecting the decrease in tonnes felt by most regions. |
Proposed changes to the SA Grape Grower Industry FundAre you a member of the Wine Grape Council of South Australia?
Keep reading to have your say on the future of the SA Grape Grower Industry Fund. The Wine Grape Council of SA (WGCSA) is the peak body for South Australian independent grape growers. It is funded through a voluntary contribution, paid on SA wine grapes into the South Australian Grape Grower Industry Fund (SAGGIF). The contribution is calculated at $1 per tonne of grapes sold. We are currently in the process of reviewing the SAGGIF as per our legislative requirement. The SAGGIF ensures that SA wine grape growers’ interests are strongly represented at a state and national level. |
Roadshow wrap up and member registration detailsWow! What a great series of roadshows we had across the state with over 200 grape growers and interested parties attending.
Following the roadshows, we need to communicate the proposed change to the SA Grape Grower Industry Fund (SAGGIF) with as many members as possible, including providing members with additional information and then conducting a formal vote. To do this I require current SAGGIF members to register their member details online for me to verify membership and ensure the voting process is correct and transparent. |
News Archive
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
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