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SA Assistance Guide for Grape Growers and Wine Makers
There are a number of services and avenues for assistance designed to support primary producers during the challenging market conditions impacting the South Australian wine sector.
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Techniques for Vineyard Resting
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Grape growers can save up to $2,000 per hectare in input, water and management costs in their red wine grape vineyards through a trial being undertaken across South Australia.
Research conducted by SARDI and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, in partnership with Wine Australia, demonstrated that Ethephon reduced crop load by up to 90% in the first year of a 3-year study, continuing to 2025. Under experimental conditions, when applied at the end of flowering, Ethephon reduced the crop while maintaining healthy foliage, which is vital for the vine to store energy for the following season. In some circumstance, growers may even be able to avoid harvesting those blocks which will represent a significant additional saving. The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) has produced a technical factsheet for growers wishing to participate in the trial. This covers application rates, timing, considerations for vineyard management, potential risks and knowledge gaps. Growers involved with the trial can apply for a rebate of $40 per hectare sprayed to cover the cost of Ethephon, up to 1,000 hectares per ABN. The Ethephon rebate will be allocated up to a total of 5,000 hectares, representing 10% of South Australia's red wine vines. For more information please head here to the PIRSA website. |
Register for our 2023 AGM
The 2023 WGCSA AGM will be held this year in person at The National Wine Centre in Adelaide.
Attendees are required to register by booking a free ticket through our Eventbrite event. Proxy forms are available on request from admin@wgcsa.com.au |
Do you need a hand to think things through?
Do you need some help to think things through as you negotiate the tough times currently being experienced within the wine industry?
A good starting point is to contact a Family and Business (FaB) Mentor to talk things through. It is a confidential service and the FaB Mentor will have time to listen to you and can help connect you to assistance specific to your situation. Download the flyer below with all the contact details for this initiative. |
We all need space
#WeALLNeedSpace
The NHVR has released the latest phase of the We All Need Space campaign – featuring popular celebrities to help spread the word that whether you’re a comedian, musician, athlete, truck driver, car motorist, cyclist, or pedestrian, We All Need Space to stay safe on the roads. weneedspace.com.au |
PPSA Farm Safety for Kids
PPSA is delivering the ‘National Farm Safety Education Fund’ in SA, focusing on farm safety for kids. Guided and supported by PPSA’s membership of Farmsafe Australia, this project is developing sector specific resources to educate kids who live on or visit a farm about safety.
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Taxation of Australian Carbon Credit units for Primary ProducersEligible individual primary producers can now access tax concessions for eligible carbon abatement income.
For more information, visit https://www.ato.gov.au/accusandprimaryproducers 
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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. 
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