V25 Tip 14: Provide on-site vehicles: Consider providing an on-site vehicle for winery harvest visits to avoid winery vehicles entering your vineyards. #Vinehealth

V25 Tip 15: Report pests: If you see an unusual pest or disease, report it immediately to PIRSA (1800 084 881) or Vinehealth Australia (8273 0550) to prevent further spread. If you spot me, report me: vinehealth.com.au/wp-content/upl… #Vinehealth

V25 Tip 16: Use single-vineyard machinery: If feasible, allocate specific machinery to individual vineyards to minimise the risk of cross-infection between different vineyards and regions. #Vinehealth

V25 Tip 17: Minimise soil movement: Avoid moving soil between vineyard blocks, as it may carry harmful pathogens such as fungal spores, weed seeds, or pests. #Vinehealth

V25 Tip 18: Check roots: Infrequently dig up grapevine roots to check their health status. If you find nodules, don’t panic, they could be from nematodes. A lack of fine root hairs indicates poor soil health. If in doubt, ask a consultant or Vinehealth. #vinehealth

Vinehealth Australia Dormancy Biosecurity Tips Tip #1: Do you know how to recognise grapevine viruses? Monitor grapevines before leaf fall for visual symptoms of viruses. Map and monitor virused vines for future spread and plan remedial action. #Vinehealth

Dormancy Tip #2: Always virus test before grafting or top working to a new variety to avoid the risk of introducing or spreading viruses. #Vinehealth

Dormancy Tip #3: The movement of grapevine material across states may require documentation. Comply with movement requirements and complete documentation required with samples: vinehealth.com.au/rules/state-mo… #vinehealth

JUNE 2025 E-NEWS | OUT NOW Packed with important info including: • Contractor training workshops • Taylors risk management • Dealing with an outbreak • Gather Round activities • ILO training • Students upskilled in biosecurity mailchi.mp/vinehealth/vin…

Dormancy Tip #4: Sending equipment interstate for maintenance and servicing? Check the SA PQS for movement requirements to send equipment interstate and get it back into South Australia: vinehealth.com.au/rules/state-mo… #Vinehealth

Dormancy Tip #5: Pests and diseases are still active when grapevines are dormant. Ensure people, plant, machinery and equipment used in your vineyard are clean coming in and going out. #Vinehealth

A great turnout of passionate growers and contractors at our Contractor Biosecurity Training in the Limestone Coast today, run with Liz Riley from Liz Riley. Thanks to all who attended! Contact us at [email protected] to register your interest in a session. Coonawarra

Another great turnout today in the Barossa of passionate growers and contractors at our Contractor Biosecurity Training, run with Liz Riley from Liz Riley. Thanks to all who attended! Contact Vinehealth at [email protected] to attend a future session. Barossa Wine

It was wonderful to be with these three amazing viticulture leaders in Coonawarra this week, talking biosecurity and viticulture! Pictured: Vinehealth CEO Sam Scarratt with Liz Riley, Cath Kidman and Di Davison (Vinehealth Chair).

Dormancy Tip #6: Are your contractors coming from other regions or interstate? Ask where they have recently worked. Check footwear, clothes, vehicle tyres, equipment and quarantine requirements. #Vinehealth

Dormancy Tip #7: Check machinery and equipment are clean of soil and plant material before use in your vineyard. Equipment from interstate must be disinfested before arriving in SA: vinehealth.com.au/rules/state-mo… #Vinehealth

🆕 PestFacts SA, Out Now! 🌱🐜 Native millipedes and Mandalotus weevils are on the radar! Plus, the Helicoverpa moth trap network is back for 2025. 📖 Read the latest issue: ow.ly/6ARA50WjpZj #PestFactsSA #SAgrows #CropProtection #BiosecuritySA #GrainWatch

Dormancy Tip #8: Ensure footwear is clean of soil and plant material and disinfested. See Vinehealth Australia’s Footwear and Small Hand Tool Disinfestation Protocol for instructions: vinehealth.com.au/2021/09/footwe… #Vinehealth

Dormancy Tip #9: Footbaths are a two-step process. Wash and clean boots in water before disinfesting in a chlorine footbath. Mud can quickly degrade bleach, so change the liquid regularly. #Vinehealth

Dormancy Tip #10: Avoid pruning during or immediately after rain to minimise trunk diseases. Rain can spread fungal spores that cause trunk diseases. #Vinehealth