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2010
Mulch Healthier Grapevines (16-Jul-10)
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Local vignerons have been invited to focus on the benefits of mulch and compost in boosting soil health at a field day to be held at the Hunter Valley’s Tuscany Vineyard on Wednesday, July 28 and in Mudgee at Clearview Vineyard on Thursday, July 29.
Industry & Investment (I&I) NSW horticulturist, Sue Marte, said the Spring Vine Health field days have been organised by the National Wine & Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) in response to grower demand.
“Soil health and water management are important issues for local growers,” Ms Marte said.
“Mulch can be used to save water by limiting evaporation but it also plays a role in improving soil health.
“We’ll also be exploring the benefits to soil health which can be generated by compost and cover crops.”
Growers can get down to the nitty-gritty with practical field demonstrations and learn from presentations by NWGIC staff including Hunter I&I NSW horticulturist, Tony Somers, who will discuss how to measure soil health improvements.
Mudgee field day activities also include microscopic imaging which will examine the soil fungi, bacteria and nematodes which contribute to soil health.
The field days which include morning tea and lunch will cost $20 per person in Mudgee and $40 in the Hunter, payable on the day.
Growers are requested to register with Sue Marte, (02) 6378 1702 or susan.marte@industry.nsw.gov.au by July 23.
The NWGIC is a partnership between I&I NSW, Charles Sturt University and the NSW Wine Industry Association.
Media contact: Bernadette York (02) 6391 3936 or 0427 773 785
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