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3 December 2025

Keeping botrytis bunch rot under control is vital for producing clean, high-quality fruit. However, occurrence of fungicide resistance is making this task more difficult.

This eBulletin includes a summary of conditions conducive to botrytis developing in the vineyard, and why fungicide resistance in botrytis is a problem,...

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1 December 2025

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has advised that it’s final regulatory decision on paraquat and diquat, expected prior to the end of 2025, will now be handed down in mid-2026.

Despite the ongoing uncertainty around future use of paraquat and diquat products in vineyards, the AWRI currently expects them to rema...

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19 November 2025

Technical Review is the AWRI’s own technical publication, which includes updates on AWRI research and a curated selection of the most recent grape and wine literature recommended by AWRI Emeritus Fellow Dr Peter Dry and Engagement Specialist Matt Holdstock.

Australian winemakers and grapegro...

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18 November 2025

An election was recently held for two positions on the AWRI Board: one in the Grape Research Levy payer category and one in the large Wine Grapes Levy payer category.

The AWRI is pleased to announce that Peter Szabo (CCW Co-operative Ltd, SA) was elected in the Grape Research Levy payer category and Wayne Ellis (Ellis Castle Consulting, Vic) was...

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5 November 2025

As we start another summer in Australia, it’s time to start thinking about plans for dealing with the possibility of bushfires and smoke. This eBulletin provides a reminder of the resources available to support growers and winemakers preparing for and m...

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