by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Jan 14, 2020 | Adelaide University, News, Research stories
Water is a precious commodity in vineyards, and soon – thanks to an innovative new research project – growers will be able to account for every drop. Currently, most grape growers schedule irrigation using soil moisture sensing, observing vines for water stress...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Oct 17, 2019 | Adelaide University, News, Research stories
The correct type of cover crop does not adversely affect vine yield and performance, a current research project has found. In fact, in some instances, cover crops have been found to help retain moisture in the soil, increase soil nitrogen, increase soil microbial...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Sep 5, 2019 | Adelaide University, News, Research stories
Researchers from the universities of Melbourne and Adelaide have trialled a non-invasive model for detecting smoke contamination in grapevines, helping farmers to ensure quality production in increasingly challenging environments.Led by University of Melbourne...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Jul 29, 2019 | Adelaide University, News, Research stories, Women of Waite
South Australian winemakers are looking to Europe as the climate—and what drinkers want—is changing. Grapes don’t ripen the way they used to. As temperatures climb, they are getting sweeter faster. Winemakers find that by the time the crop achieves the right colour or...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Jul 12, 2019 | Adelaide University, News, Research stories, Students
Wine researchers at the University of Adelaide are investigating drought-tolerant grape varieties from Cyprus for their suitability for Australian conditions. The Cypriot varieties Xynisteri (white) and Maratheftiko (red) have just been released from Australian...
