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Where's the Water?
The
RWIDC was pleased to co-present with a host of other
industry bodies the 'Where's the Water?' seminar held on the
2nd of May 2007 at the Chaffey Theatre in Renmark.
Two of
the presentations are provided for download (pdf format,
appx. 2MB each);
David
Zadow's presentation: "Saving
a drop by converting to drip"
Bruce
Hampel's presentation: "Taking
care of business"
For
additional information on the drought;
South Australian Wine Industry Association - Drought
PIRSA - Drought
Riverland Viticulture Technical Group (VTG)
The Riverland
Wine Industry Development Council initiated the formation
of a Riverland Viticulture Technical Group in late 2002. The
group is comprised of Riverland Grower Liaison Officers, Viticulturists,
Winegrape producers and Research Scientists.
Its aims
are;
- To
provide a forum to exchange information and discuss viticulture
research projects of particular benefit to the Riverland
wine industry (eg. sustainable irrigation practices),
- To
provide a high standard of extension services to Riverland
Winegrape Growers (individual and corporate) through Grower
Liaison Officers, Viticulturists and Consultants (eg. facilitate
communication of research findings to growers), and
- To
provide advice and consider ways to improve quality standards
at the weighbridge (eg. post harvest quality control).
The role
of the Viticulture Technical Group;
- To
liaise with Riverlink and all organisations involved with
viticulture research,
- To
invite scientists from outside the Region to visit and share
their experience,
- To
identify research projects of particular value to the Riverland,
- To
make application (through RWIDC) for GWRDC/RITA funding
for Riverland research,
- To
make recommendations to RWIDC regarding matters relating
to the development of the wine industry in the Riverland
and extension services to Growers,
- To
represent the Riverland on the Riverlink Wine Industry Network,
and
- To
represent the Riverland on a South Australian Priorities
Reference Group for GWRDC.
The membership
of this group includes; Grower Liaison Officers, Viticulturists,
Winegrape producers and Research Scientists based in the Riverland
(or outside the Region with a specific interest in the development,
culture, and management of Riverland vineyards).
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'Discover
the home of Australia's most popular wine' DVDs available
by request from the RWIDC. 
The
Riverland Wine and Food Guide is available through
the South Australian Tourism Commission, Riverland
Visitor Information Centres, or via telephone
request on
