3726 research projects
Research project
Assessment of grape smoke exposure
Wine Australia
When vineyards and grapes are exposed to smoke it can result in wines that are smoky, burnt, ashy or medicinal, which provoke a negative response in consumers. The main goal of this project is to determine the link between grape compositional and wine sensory data and prepare a stock of...
1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2022
South Australia, Australia
Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Research project
Incubator Initiative - Beyond the traditional wine cellar door: Do tiered cellar door service offerings maximise value for different wine tourist segments?
Wine Australia
The cellar door is crucial to the ongoing profitability of the wine sector as well as being a key cog to exports in the form of international visitation. Investment into cellar door operations is capital intensive and having insights into the effectiveness of specific service offerings will mitigate risk. This...
1 Jul 2019 - 15 Apr 2021
South Australia, Australia
Curtin University
Research project
Integrated management of established grapevine phylloxera
Wine Australia
Grapevine phylloxera is a major endemic biosecurity threat to the viticulture sector in Australia. Although historically limited in its distribution, phylloxera has increasing its geographic range in the last 15 years and poses a major threat to an industry that is still predominantly planting highly susceptible ungrafted European grapevines. This...
1 Jan 2018 - 20 Oct 2020
South Australia, Australia
Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [VIC]
Research project
Incubator Initiative - What is the best way to treat the iron-related clogging problem in the Limestone Coast?
Wine Australia
Iron clogging of bores, pumps and drippers is a persistent and growing problem for many irrigators in the Limestone Coast region, who rely on groundwater for irrigation. This study investigated the cause of iron related clogging of bores across the Limestone Coast region. A survey of 26 clogging-affected and unaffected...
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2020
South Australia, Australia
Flinders University
Research project
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)