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Grapecheque Relaunched
New look Grapecheque
Grapecheque is launching a new communication package to keep wine industry personnel informed of research, events and hot topics in the industry. The service is available to all our wine industry networks and includes:
- an e-newsletter that allows you to subscribe/unsubscribe and forward to someone who may be interested
- go directly to a story by clicking on the links at the top of the newsletter ie. "What's On"
- receive on-line event invitations and registration on-line
- update your details should you change address or email
- archive stories of particular interest, whilst also providing an easy and accessible link to other industry web sites and information
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ISSUES
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Phylloxera Update
Phylloxera Exclusion Zone surveying in Bendigo and Heathcote
Extensive surveys for phylloxera were recently completed in vineyards in the Bendigo and Heathcote regions, as part of a joint program by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and the wine industry.
Grape phylloxera is a devastating pest of grapevines which eventually destroys vines leading to loss of production and a costly replanting program.
Three hundred and thirty three vineyards totalling 2,694ha were surveyed in the Bendigo and Heathcote regions. In addition more than 100 amenity vine lots were surveyed.
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WGGA Seminars in Victoria
Code of Conduct
Wine Grape Growers Australia (WGGA) recently held a series of seminars throughout Victoria outlining their role and function for Australian wine grape growers. One of the topics at the seminar was the introduction of a voluntary code of conduct.
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Farm Bis in Victoria
Changes to Farm Bis
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AWRI Agrichemical Update
Major Changes in the Dog Book
AWRI Agrochemical Update July 2007
The AWRI publication Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture 2007/2008 is now available.
Major changes in the 2006/2007 Dog Book
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Federal and State Government Programs
Items of interest and useful websites
Advancing Agriculture Fund (AgFund) grants
"Energising Small Business" – the Victorian Government's Small Business Newsletter
Energise Enterprise 07 – Victoria's Small Business Festival
Regional Achievement and Community Awards
Expressions of interest for Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Advisory Committees
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WHAT'S ON
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Regional IPM Tour in August
Sustainable IPM practices for Victorian vineyards.
Faculty of Land and Food Resources - University of Melbourne, GWRDC, DPI Victoria -Grapecheque, DPI NSW and Regional Wine Industry Associations for Victoria, SA and NSW present a series of regional seminars for wine grape growers. International speakers at the seminars include Professor Steve Wratten from New Zealand and Dr Cliff Ohmart from the Lodi Institute in Calfornia.
To look at the flyer and enrol, click on 'read more'
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Phylloxera Rezoning
Macedon Ranges /Geelong Information Session
DPI Grapecheque and Plant Standards are holding information sessions on the Phylloxera Re-zoning process currently in place in Grampians/Pyrenees and Bendigo Heathcote Regions. Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association and Geelong Winegrowers Association will be informed of the steps required for reclassification and the services offered by Plant Standards with this process. For more information on these events, contact Kieran Murphy on 9296 4658 or email kieran.murphy@dpi.vic.gov.au.
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CONTACTS
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