Options to reduce synthetic chemical use on your property

Come and see:

Site 1. Ashbourne – visit properties to view various broad-leaf weed control trials using non-synthetic chemicals (plant based) – artichoke thistle, scotch and spear thistle plus control trials on three corner garlic, Scabiousa and more.

Site 2. McLaren Vale – Angove Winery (McLaren Vale) – hear from vineyard manager Nick Bakkum on mid row weed management and experiences converting the vineyard to organic certification, the multiple benefits including increased resilience to drought and improved wine quality and marketability.

Light lunch provided at Angove Winery

Site 3. Hope Forest – Bishop dairy – view a small trial site of broad leafed weed control treating thistles, cleavers, dock, Picris and other common paddock weeds using alternatives to synthetic sprays.

Site 4. Mt Jagged Winery – small trial of vineyard mid row treatments using organic certified treatments including pre-emergent options plus gorse and Cape ivy control.

Stay for afternoon tea – head off from there

RSVP and registration essential. For more information contact Ben Simon: 8536 5620 or ben.simon@gwlap.org.au.

 

This project is supported by the Goolwa to Wellington Local Action Planning Association through funding from the Australian Government and the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board.