Queensland Wine Regional Sustainability Workshop presented by AWRI

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Queensland Wine Regional Sustainability Workshop presented by AWRI

Both in Australia and internationally, there is a growing focus on sustainable grape and wine production. There is increasing interest in sustainability credentials for vineyards and wineries, as well as new production techniques. This workshop will present a range of drivers for sustainable production, the vision and performance of the Australian wine regions, and case studies from grape and wine producers who have achieved efficiencies and economic benefits by adopting more sustainable practices.

EVENT DETAILS

Date and Time
Friday 7th July 2023
9.00am ñ 12.30pm

Location
Queensland College of Wine Tourism
22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, QLD, 4380

Tickets
$30 per person (non-QWIA Member)
$25 per person (QWIA Member)
(includes morning tea)

PRESENTER
Dr Mardi Longbottom - Manager, Sustainability and Viticulture, AWRI

Mardi began her career in the wine industry in the early 1990s helping to establish her familyís vineyards in Padthaway, South Australia. Shortly afterwards she gained her viticultural degree and held technical and vineyard management positions across numerous Australian wine regions. Mardi returned to the University of Adelaide in 2002 where she completed a Masters and PhD in Viticulture and was a Lecturer in Viticulture. 

For the past ten years, Mardi has focused on research and extension of wine industry sustainability projects including regional climate risk analyses, benchmarking greenhouse gas emissions from vineyards and the management of corporate water assets. She now manages the Australian wine industry's sustainability program, Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Mardi is a graduate of the SA Governor's Leadership Foundation Program, and a former director of Australian Grape and Wine Inc and the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology.

Date

Jul 07 2023
Expired!

Time

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Cost

$30.00

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Location

Queensland College of Wine Tourism
22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, QLD, 4380
Website
https://qcwt.com.au/
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Organiser

QLD Wine Industry Association
Email
treasurer@queenslandwine.com.au
Website
https://queenslandwine.com.au
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