Today, the AWRI celebrates its 55th anniversary. We are very proud of what the Australian wine industry has achieved over this time. Since 1955, we’ve … more
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AWRI Agrochemical Update March 2010
29 March 2010
FUNGICIDES
CARBENDAZIM
Any product containing the active constituent carbendazim is no longer registered for use in Australian viticulture.
Due to health and safety concerns, the … more
Management of Botrytis affected fruit
24 March 2010Untimely rains in certain wine regions of Australia have seen Botrytis appear in some vineyards. A number of queries have been taken by our winemaking … more
Elemental sulfur residues – potential impact on fermentation and management strategies
24 February 2010During the current vintage, our Viticulture team have received queries regarding the impact that elemental sulfur residues might have on fermentation.
Background
For the control … more
Agrochemical Update September 2009
16 September 2009FUNGICIDES
APVMA 63216
Kocide Opti has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the control of Downy mildew in grapevines.… more
Agrochemical Update June 2009
22 June 2009The AWRI publication Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture 2009/2010 is now available.
Major changes in the 2009/2010 Dog Book
1. Active constituents
None … more
Agrochemical Update March 2009
16 March 2009New permit
APVMA: Permit number 11306
Permit 11306 currently issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, allows the use of a range of … more
Agrochemical Update October 2008
10 October 2008New product
APVMA 60995
BioCrystal has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the control of light brown apple moth … more
Agrochemical Update September 2008
16 September 2008New active constituents
METHOXYFENOZIDE
APVMA 61605
Prodigy has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the control of light brown … more
Agrochemical Update August 2008
30 July 2008APVMA 61873
Greenseal as a pruning wound dressing has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the control of Eutypa … more