20 August 2025
Removing a vineyard is a major undertaking. It requires careful planning, budgeting and responsible waste management. To support growers, a new Vineyard Removal and Waste Management Guide has been developed with funding from the Wine Grape Council of South Australia and Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia.
The guide provides practical advice and cost insights for vineyard removal, outlining:
- A step-by-step process for vineyard removal – considering dripper tube, wires, posts and vine removal through to site levelling.
- Waste management options for the major waste streams, with advice on re-use, recycling, storage and disposal in line with the waste hierarchy.
- Cost considerations, and highlighting the impact of vineyard size, layout, post type and contractor involvement on final removal costs.
- A planning checklist to identify key steps that will improve your project’s efficiency and reduce its cost.
A separate excel Vineyard Removal and Waste Planning Tool has also been designed to assist growers in managing key costs associated with the vineyard removal process. This tool is particularly useful for budgeting, allowing for cost comparisons of activities conducted ‘in-house’ or via a contractor.
For more information, contact the AWRI Helpdesk on (08) 8313 6600 or helpdesk@awri.com.au.