Some useful information regarding leaf roll virus has been added to the resources section of our industry website. In particular there are some good photos of this virus and other deficiencies that may be confused with the symptoms of the…
Conservation & Biodiversity
Are you keen to know more about conservation values of your land and best ways to protect and enhance biodiversity? All Nature Refuge and Land for Wildlife landholders and any other landholders keen to manage all or part of their…
Seasonal outlook to Feb 2020
Dr Chelsea Jarvis recently completed the seasonal outlook for the Granite Belt that includes rainfall and temperature forecasts to February 2020. An interesting read. Please contact her if you have any queries.
Flexcubes wanted
Please contact Jeff at Bungawarra Wines if you have any flexcubes for sale.
TAFE course in Warwick
Rural Support Training Farm Safety Development Program 2 5 days duration at Warwick TAFE campus, March 25-29 Contact Helen Schafer on 07 4160 4450. See factsheet for further information or email ruralsupporttraining.southwest@tafe.qld.edu.au This course will provide you with the skills…
Research into high pH in winegrapes
Wine Australia funded project Dr Suzy Rogiers, Principal Research Scientist for NSW Department of Primary Industries | Horticulture is leading a Wine Australia Project into research on high pH in winegrapes. Dr Chelsea Jarvis from USQ is liaising with Dr Rogiers to include…
Bulk wine for sale
Bulk wines listed below from Topper’s Mountain for sale. All currently stored at Symphony Hill Wines. Please contact Mark Kirkby on 0411 880 580 to discuss pricing and sale of wine.
Seasonal Weather Forecast
Here is a (very brief) updated seasonal forecast for the Stanthorpe region: Overall, the months of September, October and November will have daytime and night-time temperatures slightly above average and rainfall that is slightly below average. Median rainfall for Sept.,…
Vineyard Walk follow up
At the last vineyard walk held at Balancing Rock Wines, we discussed spray programs and effects of sprays on predatory mites. Michelle referred to a document by Mary Retallack on Integrated Pest Management. See link below if you are interested.…
Wine Bottles for Sale
Whiskey Gully Wines have a small volume of Cospak French green claret bottles (approx 300 bottles) left over from a recent bottling. Please contact John or Denise if you are interested.