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We work closely with NZ Winegrowers and their subsidiary bodies ‘Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand’ (SWNZ) and ‘Bragato Research Institute’ (BRI) to drive initiatives that enable our clients to achieve sustainable wine grape production and wine making.
We also recently celebrated receiving the Brand Reputation through Compliance of Global Standards (BRCGS), formerly known as the British Retail Consortium, for our Blenheim store and have worked with suppliers and industry to drive recycling efforts.
Our Growers | The Pyramid
The Pyramid is a multi-faceted farming business currently comprising of 602 hectares within the boundaries of the Avon, Tummil and Waihopai rivers in Marlborough. The first vineyard block was created five years ago and brings a European feeling to the hills of Marlborough...
Our Growers | Yealands Winery & Vineyards
With a 25-year partnership built on innovation and trust, this collaboration between Technical Horticultural Representative, Blair McLeanand the team at Yealands continues to deliver exceptional results, and this year’s harvest is no exception. Join us as we walk the vines, talk crop performance, and celebrate a relationship that keeps raising the bar for New Zealand wine.
Wine Grape Tech-Know Tips For March/April
- Firstly, late season disease can lead to a build-up of inoculum in the vineyard, raising disease pressure for the following season. This past spring brought very windy conditions across most growing regions which limited spray opportunities and resulting in outbreaks of powdery mildew post fruit-set. With some vineyards saving costs by reducing canopy management across many blocks, higher inoculum levels over winter will result. Product options this late in the season are very limited, so talk with your Fruitfed Supplies Representative as to the best course of action.
- Secondly, post-harvest is an important time of the season for vines to store nutrients and energy for bud-burst and early shoot growth in the following spring. If mothballed blocks have not received any nutrition this season, now is the time to address this. Remember, vines still expend energy growing a canopy and producing fruit. It’s essential to replace carbohydrates prior to vines going into dormancy to avoid a cycle of boom and bust.
- Adequate water and nitrogen are essential in this process, along with phosphorus and potassium and can be applied through either foliar means or ground application through fertigation. Precise crop requirements vary from site to site and cropping level, but Yara N 400 is a good flexible nitrogen option, providing both ammonium and nitrate nitrogen, and suitable for a range of application methods. For other nutrient requirements, consult your Fruitfed Supplies Technical Horticultural Representative about the most appropriate products and rates for your situation.
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