Grape growers are battling to avoid major crop losses after severe frosts swept across southern parts of Australia in recent days. He said the recent frost was "very extreme", and damage to vines because of the frosty weather could also impact yields into the future. In the Riverland, Australia's largest wine grape growing region, grower Michael Stivahtaris said one fifth …
Grape growers in Australia's largest wine-producing region are being encouraged to mothball their vines or switch varieties altogether amid a downturn in the nation's viticulture industry. Key points: More than 500 Riverland growers sell their grapes to multinational company Accolade Wines It is offering financial incentives for growers to make the switch from red grapes to white or "mothball" their …
A winemaking family in north-west Victoria has set out to prove that you can make top quality wine in a warm climate with very little rainfall or irrigation. Key points: The bush vine block was planted at Merbein in north-west Victoria in 2017 Just 0.5-1.6ML of irrigation water has been applied per hectare, with commercial wine grapes averaging 6ML The …
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The climate crisis may lead to more lianas — parasitic vines common in tropical areas …
