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Four decades of winemaking
It is quite an achievement for anyone to say they have been in the same job for 40 years and…Bayer Young Vit of the Year
For the second year running an emerging leader from Central Otago has taken out the national title of Bayer Young…Breaking through the agricultural challenges
Our growing world needs more food production than ever — yet it will have to be produced with less water…Our oldest winery
Mission Estate Winery was established in 1851 by pioneering French Missionaries, making it New Zealand’s oldest winery with a fascinating…National
Winning the war? BMSB in Georgia 2019
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) was part of a small delegation that recently visited the beautiful country of Georgia, in the…
Viticulture benchmarking shows profit down – again
For the third year in a row, the profit before tax of the MPI/NZW Viticulture Benchmarking Marlborough model has shown…Supply/demand balance under pressure
The 2019 New Zealand vintage was the third in a row that the industry produced less than the forecasted sales…How to stand out online
Humans are supposed to be the most intelligent species on the planet. How then do you explain that the average…Putting excrement to work
What is less than two centimetres long, loves to work during winter, has a hunger for animal poo and could…Regional
Sommeliers rank Marlborough winery
In the first Sommeliers Choice Awards held in the US, a Marlborough winery gained medals for every single wine they…
Central viticulturist shortlisted for international recognition
Since graduating from Lincoln University in 2004, Central Otago viticulturist Nick Paulin has been on a steep upward trajectory.Dam – not enough water
The summer of 2019 is not the first time Marlborough has suffered from a big dry.Homage set to double
It’s high in price, small in production and set to grow following high quality grapes from the 2018 vintage.Frost wreaks havoc in lower North Island
Te Hera Estate Vineyard is small by anyone’s standards and its output is destined to become even smaller this year…Opinion
A Forum for our Young Leaders
At the recent 200 year celebrations in the Bay of Islands, NZ Winegrowers was very pleased to announce a new…
Celebrating 200 years of New Zealand Wine
In his diary Reverend Samuel Marsden records on September 25 1819 that he planted some grapevines in the grounds of…Wine prices on the rise — Bob's Blog
New Zealand wine prices are on the rise.The Moët Index — Bob's Blog
Just how much does Moët cost in other countries? Turns out, a lot more than in New Zealand, as Bob Campbell…Responding to a changing climate
Each day news services are filled with latest research and commentary around the manifestations of climate change, whether it is,…Profiles
Rippon Vineyards: World Class
The picture-perfect setting of Rippon on the shores of Lake Wanaka looking out to Ruby Island has a fairy-tale quality.
Four decades of winemaking
It is quite an achievement for anyone to say they have been in the same job for 40 years and…Māori Point Wines
When scientists Marilyn Duxson and John Harris purchased a small section near Wanaka almost 20 years ago, they planned to…Future 50 finalist — Stuart Dudley
The wine industry was never Stuart Dudley’s first career choice. The viticulturist for Villa Maria Wines in Marlborough had his…Women in Wine: Margaret Harvey MNZM MW
Master of Wine Margaret Harvey may not be so well known amongst younger wine industry members. But ask any one…Industry
Our oldest winery
Mission Estate Winery was established in 1851 by pioneering French Missionaries, making it New Zealand’s oldest winery with a fascinating…
Going underground
The arguments advocating against sub surface irrigation are often over played, with the benefits ignored.Improving our readiness for Pierce’s Disease
Throughout northern California wine producers have dealt with Pierce’s Disease, caused by the bacterial pathogen Xylella fastidiosa, for over a…Lessons to be learned from the apple industry
In 2000 the New Zealand apple industry was brought to its knees due to mealybug infestation and the inability of…A New Zealand Time Wine
The term Edelzwicker may not be familiar to many New Zealanders, but it has a long and proud heritage that…Machinery & Products
New machinery for the vineyard
Mark Daniel on what's new in machinery for the vineyard.
New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
New Holland Agriculture has introduced the new Braud 9000 series to its portfolio of self-propelled grape harvesters, with the 9090L…Collaboration increases capability
Initially designed to assist fertiliser spreading trucks operating on steep New Zealand hill country, TracMap’s GPS guidance and job management…Tractor for tight spaces
Italian specialist tractor manufacturer SAME, part of the SDF Group, used the recent EIMA 18 Expo in Bologna, to roll…Ozone in the vineyard
The word ozone conjures up images of big holes in the atmosphere, stronger UV light, the risk of severe sunburn…» Latest Print Issues Online
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The challenges of the past and future — Editorial
The past forms the present and the present leads to the future. That is basically the theme of this issue…
Learning and growing — Editorial
When you stop learning, you stop growing. It’s a saying that came to mind a few times recently, after attending…
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