The Australian Wine Research Institute

The AWRI is presenting an intensive four-day course on the latest techniques and technologies in viticulture. Participants will travel in a small group across a number of SA regions to visit sites and meet practitioners who are at the cutting-edge of Australian viticulture.

The course is aimed at practising viticulturists with an interest in innovation and is limited to a maximum of 25 participants to ensure an intensive and interactive learning experience.

Topics covered include:

• Propagation material now and for the future
• Improving soils to maximise wine-grape production
• Climate change and its effect on a vineyard – overcoming new challenges in an old vineyard
• Solar-powered irrigation pumps
• Using rootstocks to save water
• Using sensors and software to maximise water use efficiency
• Alternative varieties for warm climates
• Vineyard technology to improve efficiency
• Developing vineyard ecology to reduce pesticide use
• Terroir – putting the science behind the story
• Soil pits – what do they really tell us about vines and wines?

For more information about the AWRI’s other premium education courses, visit the pages below.

• Advanced Wine Assessment Course
• Advanced Wine Technology Course