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.
2023 Course dates
AVC #5: Monday 16 – Thursday 19 October 2023 – REGISTER NOW!
AVC #6: Monday 30 October – Thursday 2 November 2023 – REGISTER NOW!
Registrations
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Course fees
$3300 per person including GST.
Course fee includes all accommodation, meals and transport.
Contact details
AWRI Events Team
Email: events@awri.com.au
Phone: (08) 8313 6600