3727 research projects
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Semi-automated undervine slasher development
Wine Australia
Under vine management directly impacts on yield, quality and profitability of any vineyards. Regular slashing program plays a significant role in managing under vine plantation and removing the unwanted matters to protect the vine bases. The domestic industrial capacity in producing under vine slasher although satisfying the traditional needs of...
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Sep 2020
South Australia, Australia
Flinders University
Research project
Small-scale wine production from bushfire smoke-affected wine regions in Victoria and New South Wales
Wine Australia
Smoke detection devices are used to compare airborne smoky “phenol” compounds with those in smoke-affected grapes and wine to gauge the impact of fires on the final product. This Rural R&D for Profit project aims to provide the Australian wine industry with a way of testing for smoke taint earlier,...
2 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2020
South Australia, Australia
La Trobe University
Research project
Review of the Biosecurity Plan and Manual for the Viticulture Industry
Wine Australia
This investment provides funding in a collaborative project with Hort Innovation, to deliver an updated viticulture biosecurity plan for the grape-growing industries. The biosecurity plan is an overarching document identifying high-priority endemic and exotic pests and diseases, along with the risk mitigation activities required to reduce their biosecurity threat. For...
1 Oct 2018 - 30 Jun 2023
South Australia, Australia
Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Research project
Grapevine trunk disease management for vineyard longevity in diverse climates of Australia
Wine Australia
Grapevine trunk diseases, caused by fungal infections, are becoming increasingly prevalent in Australian vineyards. While many advances have been made in effective control of grapevine trunk diseases, some issues of management across diverse climates remain. This project aims to improve the management of grapevine trunk diseases by developing climate-specific recommendations...
1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
South Australia, Australia
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Research project
Managing fungicide resistance in Australian viticulture
Wine Australia
The overall aim of this work is to improve our knowledge on the mechanisms of chemical resistance by fungal pathogens to provide strategies for management of resistance in the vineyard. Botrytis bunch rot, powdery mildew and downy mildew are the three most economically damaging diseases in Australian vineyards. Development of...
1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
South Australia, Australia
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Research project
Climate adaptation: developing irrigation strategies to combat dry winters
Wine Australia
Australian winegrowing regions are expected to experience warmer and dryer winters due to climate change. This project will provide information on the best ways to manage low winter rainfall using existing vineyard infrastructure and how modifications to irrigation systems may result in better vine growth, yield and berry quality outcomes...
1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
South Australia, Australia
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Research project
Managing and modelling vintage compression
Wine Australia
Anecdotal observations and the analysis of fruit maturation records suggests that, in addition to earlier maturity, the period over which the fruit ripens is getting shorter. This is potentially caused by a convergence in maturity of early and late maturing vineyards of the same variety within a region; the convergence...
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2022
South Australia, Australia
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Research project
The establishment of Cabernet Sauvignon trials in preparation for the evaluation of clonal response to climate and management
Wine Australia
This investment establishes three trial sites to evaluate Cabernet Sauvignon clones. Clone performance will be evaluated via a range of parameters including vine phenology, vegetative and reproductive growth, water relations and berry traits. Better matching of clones to their environment or terroir will potentially improve the quality of Australian wine...
1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
South Australia, Australia
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Research project
Understanding the drivers of terroir in the Barossa Valley
Wine Australia
The importance of terroir to wine production is twofold: First, it defines the style and quality of the wine. Second, it is a fundamental tool to position our wines in international markets. While management techniques can have a significant influence on vineyard performance, there is distinct variation in Shiraz wine...
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2021
South Australia, Australia
The University of Adelaide (UA)
Research project
Digital tools for canopy management to increase competitiveness
Wine Australia
Australian grape growers have access to a free app called VitiCanopy, which characterises canopy architecture with geotagged data across a vineyard to provide tools for vineyard management. This investment will expand the modules associated with VitiCanopy to increase flexibility, generate accurate data for different training systems and vine densities and...
1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2022
South Australia, Australia
The University of Adelaide (UA)