This growing season and vintage has been marked by some challenging conditions. Wines made from grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea may contain laccase, an enzyme … more
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Pasteuriser urgently needed – can you help the AWRI’s research?
28 February 2011The AWRI is seeking to use a pasteuriser (preferably located in SA) for a one-day trial investigating a new method for removing heat unstable protein. … more
AWRI Agrochemical Update 31 December 2010
31 December 2010New copper/sulfur product
Melpat Mildex WG Fungicide
APVMA 64640
Mildex WG has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for … more
Powdery Mildew, Botrytis and Non Botrytis – Questions and Answers
22 December 2010A number of facts sheets have been produced by the GWRDC, in an easy to follow question and answer format. All three documents make essential … more
2011 Pre-vintage warning about fungal diseases – winemaking strategies
17 December 2010Untimely spring and early summer rains have seen an outbreak of downy mildew infections in regions across south eastern Australia. In these conditions, fungal diseases … more
Beyond ideas: our year in review
9 December 2010
Beyond ideas: our year in review
It is with pleasure that we present to our stakeholders our annual report for 2010. The complete annual report … more
AWRI Agrochemical update Downy Mildew Permits 8 December 2010
8 December 2010The APVMA has issued an off-label permit enabling the use of a metalaxyl and mancozeb formulation on grapevines. It is essential that you read the … more
Downy Mildew – the essential Questions and Answers
6 December 2010A list of commonly asked questions and answers pertaining to the control of downy mildew has been compiled by Dr Peter Magarey (Magarey Plant Pathology), … more
AWRI Agrochemical update December 2010
2 December 2010Downy mildew pressure is extreme in many regions this season. The high demand for some chemicals has resulted in supply shortfalls. Chemical applicators are reminded … more
Emerging varieties information exclusively through AWRI’s Research to Practice
19 November 2010Today’s grapegrowers face many challenges. The speed at which new fads, trends and markets emerge is mind-blowing. The global surplus of grapes is well-known. The … more