The WGCSA SA Winegrape Growers Summit on 17 July at the Adelaide Oval will give growers a unique insight into practical ways to improve commercial vineyard profitability through vineyard innovations, as well as the latest information on the state of the industry and global and Australian outlook and trends.

The morning will be dedicated to providing expert analysis of the outlook for Australian wine in domestic and global markets and a variety-by-variety examination of supply and demand including the release of price and tonnage figures from the 2015 vintage.  

The afternoon will be all about “Vinnovations” – practical strategies developed by South Australian vineyard owners to improve profitability and opportunities for growers.

Executive Officer Peter Hackworth said: “The Vinnovation campaign has unearthed some genuinely excellent innovations developed by growers that anyone can apply, ivations a ncluding better crop estimation, more accurate bin loading, cheaper vine replacement, manipulating vines to delay ripening and improve quality, Eutypa risk reduction and trialling new varieties to create new market opportunities”.  

Bookings are now open for the Summit. Earlybird offers apply until June 26.

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