Industry

Research project will help labour woes

The largest government funding for a research project in primary industries promises good news for vineyard owners concerned about future labour shortages.

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Understanding Xylella fastidiosa (Xf), the bacterial cause of Pierce’s Disease.

Finger on the pulse of powdery mildew

Sprayer setup is the most important of the different factors that contribute to effective powdery mildew control.

The originality of Untitled

It may be common in other parts of the world, but here in New Zealand, blending more than a couple of varieties and regions to create a wine is anything but.

Latest developments in biosecurity

Biosecurity risk is never static. With fluctuations due to climate change, trade and passenger dynamics and volume, and the spread of global pests and disease, a lot can change - even over a 12-month period.

Are buyers in tune with consumers?

Consumers are who got New Zealand wine to where they are today and they should never be forgotten.

From the top down

What could be better than finding a profession that matches your personal passion. Adam Goble is one of the lucky ones, who has achieved just that.

What happened to the wine bar?

Go back a decade and the city wine bar was all the rage. Why aren't they today?

Wine sport events

First, there was the Forrest GrapeRide, then there was the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon and the Martinborough Round the Vines Run (every March). Now there is the Pegasus Bay Vine Run, launched in late January this year.

How can scientific research help to mitigate biosecurity risk?

By the end of 2019, New Zealand Winegrowers will be funding high quality biosecurity research that helps mitigate risk from our most unwanted pests and diseases

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’s greatest fans

Earlier this year Wine Marlborough launched a competition, aiming to find the five greatest fans of the region’s Sauvignon Blanc.

Sauvignon 2019

It was highly appropriate that the launch of Sauvignon Blanc 2019 occurred on the one day of the year set aside to celebrate this variety of wine.

Sparkling wine – the ultimate challenge?

At this year’s NZSVO Sparkling symposium, two Australians are among the key-note speakers. Both bring a world of knowledge to the event.

Valuing women throughout the wine chain

Once upon a time, winemakers prepared their daughters for sales and hospitality roles while they groomed their sons to take over from them in the vineyard. Now, women are more prominent than ever in winemaking.

Use it, or risk losing it

A recent New Zealand trade mark case highlights to winemakers the importance of making sufficient ongoing use of a registered trade mark, even when it is for one of your secondary wine labels.

Primary industries – a great career choice

Primary ITO’s CEO Dr Linda Sissons, has a long career in vocational education, but it has only been in the last three years that she has “dived” into the primary sector.

Productivity, quality and Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is second only to Sauvignon Blanc in terms of New Zealand wine production. Nonetheless, the variety remains a “minx of a vine” to grow and manage.

Expert reviews the key to sales

There has been a lot of talk about peer influence on consumers buying wine.

Government nominates Dr John Barker for top role

Great news for the NZ wine industry, the New Zealand Government has nominated Dr John Barker for the position of Director General of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

Quake repairs still on-going

November’s 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake sent shockwaves through the New Zealand wine industry.

Ensuring robust young vines

Everyone planting a new vineyard, or replacing older vines, wants the best start possible for the newbies.

Negotiating contracts

As an employee, attending a contract negotiation can be as nerve wracking as waiting on a report card.

Where now with Organic Focus vineyards?

Back in 2011, an ambitious three-year project began, looking at what it took, cost and involved to turn a vineyard from conventional to organic.

Unpacking the Government’s freshwater reforms

Environment Minister Nick Smith made waves earlier this year when he announced the Clean Water package in February, a series of initiatives which the Government claims will improve freshwater management in New Zealand.