18 June 2025
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has released its 32nd edition of Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture, commonly known as the ‘Dog book’.
Updated yearly to align with each growing season, the booklet is a reference guide for grapegrowers and wineries to ensure the safe and timely application of agrochemical treatments.
In 2024, 8.5% of enquiries to the AWRI Helpdesk related to agrochemicals, highlighting the continued importance of this trusted resource.
While the ‘Dog book’ contains information that is relevant across the Australian wine sector, recommendations are essential to exporting wine companies and their growers, to ensure final wines meet key export market quality requirements.
The 2025/26 edition recommends agrochemicals for use in the production of grapes for export wine against key target fungal and insect pests, outlines use restrictions and highlights key changes from the previous edition. It also includes fungicide resistance management strategies and answers to frequently asked questions.
Recommendations in the ‘Dog book’ are science-led, strongly consider practical application and have been endorsed by the Australian wine industry’s Agrochemical Reference Group.
Updates to the 2025-26 ‘Dog book’ include:
- guidance on how to access free fungicide resistance testing
- identification of cancelled products, their last use date and disposal options.
This valuable resource supports informed decision making for growers, protects our consumers, and demonstrates the Australian wine industry’s commitment to the responsible application of treatments by considering impacts to vines, the environment and our people.
The ‘Dog book’ is a free industry resource, available in hard copy and online via the AWRI website.
This publication is supported by Wine Australia, with levies from Australia’s grapegrowers and winemakers, and matching funds from the Australian Government.
Quotes:
“The ‘Dog book’ is one of the AWRI’s most recognisable and trusted outputs. It is a demonstration of the AWRI’s expertise and relevance to industry and assists in ensuring we protect our export markets.” (Suzanne McLoughlin, Team Leader Engagement and Sustainability, AWRI)
“The ‘Dog book’ is a key reference document for the Australian wine industry to ensure the quality and integrity of our wines to the world.” (Philip Deverell, National Viticulturist, Vinarchy)
Contact: AWRI Communications Manager, Lucy Hyde, lucy.hyde@awri.com.au