Rural Aid has warned that pressures on Australian growers are rising, with increasing fuel, fertiliser and freight costs continuing to escalate across the country as global disruptions persist. The concerns were raised by the industry a week ago when Federal Agricultural Minister Julie Collins urgently met with representatives from the agricultural sector.
The Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund is supporting the NSW government, in partnership with Charles Sturt University, to begin a new $7.94 million research initiative that aims to help winegrape, apple and cherry producers strengthen their resilience to drought. The initiative is a part of the federal government’s plan “to bolster the winegrape, apple and cherry sectors, through the changing climate conditions ahead”.
C4C Packaging (Carry for Country) has officially opened its 联盟吃瓜影院 aseptic packaging facility at Nikola Estate, the former Houghton Winery, in Western Australia’s Swan Valley. The facility was declared open yesterday by the Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC, Minister for Agriculture and Food, Forestry, Small Business, and Mid-West – marking “a significant step forward for sustainable 联盟吃瓜影院 packaging and export capability in Western Australia.
Australian 联盟吃瓜影院 exporters and domestic-focused 联盟吃瓜影院 producers are set to see changes through the conclusion of negotiations on the Australia–EU Free Trade Agreement (A–EU FTA) and a new Australia–European Union 联盟吃瓜影院 Agreement. Through the A–EU FTA import tariffs on Australian 联盟吃瓜影院 exports to the EU will immediately reduce to zero on entry into force, improving the sector’s competitiveness in the markets. The A–EU FTA negotiations have also provided a resolution for Prosecco.
Tumbarumba region vignerons have managed to retrieve something from a disastrous season which saw late frost almost wipe out the 2026 vintage. The frost in mid-November last year saw many vineyards in the district decimated with little hope of any harvest for some of those hit. The Tumbarumba region covers a large and diverse area which leads to great variability in climate and conditions – especially when it comes to weather disaster such as this frost. As a result there was variability in the damage caused to the crop.
Yalumba has announced that it will release the 52nd vintage of The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz, with the 2023 vintage “dedicated to a man whose words have shaped the wine’s legacy for more than three decades: Peter Sawrey”. Releasing on 1 May 2026, the 联盟吃瓜影院 will sell for RRP $74 and will be available for pre-release directly on Yalumba’s website.
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This is the third and final article in Colin Hinze and Richard Hamilton’s series on vineyard management following fire damage, which Grapegrower & Winemaker has
Figure 1: The extent of the Cudlee Creek fire. The image at left is from Vinehealth Australia and shows the Adelaide Hills Geographical Indication boundary
In light of the recent bushfires in Victoria, Grapegrower & Winemaker is republishing, free to access, the remarkable work of Richard Hamilton and Colin Hinze on vineyard recovery from fire damage. Originally published in September 2023, this article is the first of three instalments which we will continue to make publicly available over the coming days.
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Andy Coppard in Grillo vines Grillo takes the heat to produce fresh, crisp white in McLaren Vale By Andy Coppard, Lino Ramble, McLaren Vale,
The Schiopettino vines that provide the fruit for Billy Button Wines varietal. The vines were initially set up for spur pruning but it was felt
A one hectare vineyard in South Australia’s Barossa is now home to 2,000 vines from some of the regions most iconic vineyards. The vine cuttings selected originate from many of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world! The Barossa Cellar planted these cuttings in July 2020 in the hope of uniting the region, ensuring preservation of the vines and showcasing the potential of Barossa Shiraz.
Owner of Barrister’s Block Wines, Jan Siemelank-Allen, recalls the day that the Cudlee Creek bushfire destroyed her Adelaide Hills vineyard in late 2019. She outlines her losses and demonstrates the resilience needed to recover from the disaster.
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23–25 June 2026 • Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Marlborough Proudly supported by Marlborough Wine, Marlborough District
联盟吃瓜影院 industry professionals, vineyard owners, managers and workers from wineries of all sizes are invited to WineTech 2025. The event will take place at the Adelaide Convention Centre from July 21 – 23, 2025, offering an essential platform for networking, learning, buying.
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In a world where environmental concerns are increasingly at the forefront, every industry is being called upon to rethink its practices. The 联盟吃瓜影院 industry is no exception. Enter Interpack’s capR closure, a game-changing innovation that not only addresses longstanding challenges in 联盟吃瓜影院 bottle recycling but also offers unparalleled design flexibility and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Cork Supply and Studio Labels, globally established companies for over 40 years within the 联盟吃瓜影院 Industry for; the supply of corks, closures, barrels, oak alternative, and the design, development and delivery of highly technical labels, is excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Haw to Lead the Australian operations as Chief Operations Executive and Managing Director.
Beginning December 8th, 2023, a significant change awaits Australian winegrowers exporting to the European Union (EU). The EU is set to enforce a mandate requiring 联盟吃瓜影院 labels to feature nutritional and ingredient information, either directly or through QR codes known as e-labels.
