Harvest estimates defy earthquake
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Notwithstanding the earthquake last February, Chile’s wine production this year should only be slightly down on the last five-year average.
France strives to streamline industry structure
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After suffering from a chronic profusion of industry structures for many years, the French authorities are seeking to streamline the wine industry by reducing the number of regional trade boards.
Strong euro is seriously hampering wine exports
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Independent wine growers in France have asked for a national debate on the true value of the euro, as they face declining exports caused, at least in part, by the appreciation of the euro against major world currencies.
WISA releases environment and sustainability seminar on DVD
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Following on from the success of its Environment and Sustainability Seminar ‘Gaining environmental credibility: from the vineyard to the consumer’ late last year, Wine Industry Suppliers Australia has released a DVD of the event.
Bushfire affected growers invited to fire recovery day
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The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Horticulture Group, alongside the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority (VBRRA), is holding a horticulture recovery workshop to assist growers with rebuilding after the devastating 2009 bushfires.
Wine industry welcomes Government response to excise proposal
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New Zealand Winegrowers – the national body representing the interests of New Zealand’s wineries and grape growers – has welcomed the Government’s response to a Law Commission recommendation to increase excise on wine by 50%.
Applications open for farming scholarship
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Grape growers with a passion for their industry’s future have been urged to apply for the Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship, with applications now open until 30 June 2010 and the scholarship set for 2011.
Farming scholarship applications open
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Grape growers with a passion for their industry’s future have been urged to apply for the Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship, with applications now open until 30 June 2010 and the scholarship set for 2011.
Rabobank Wine Quarterly released
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In the Rabobank Wine Quarterly: Trends and outlook for the international market, food and agribusiness bank Rabobank reports on the Australian wine industry’s current challenges.
WEA conference cancelled
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The Winery Engineering Association’s annual Conference and Exhibition that was to take place in the Barossa during May has been cancelled.