New Sustainability Programme in Australia
From the ground up: new program to improve vineyard biodiversity and soil health
Wine Australia has announced a new three-year $2.2 million regionally-based program that will support wine grape growers to plant cover crops, enhance soil health and increase functional biodiversity in vineyards around the country.
Delivered by Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd, in consultation with behavioural scientists Evidn, the ‘grass roots’ focused program will work with growers in 10 wine regions across four states and will include new region-specific resources, an online information portal, 40 demonstration sites and on-the-ground support from local coordinators.
The new national program, which commences in July 2022, will operate under the EcoVineyards banner. It builds on the existing Landcare funded EcoVineyards program in South Australia
For more information go to http://www.wineaustralia.com/news/media-releases/from-the-ground-up-new-program-to-improve-vineyard-biodiversity-and-soil-health