Rebate for SA grape growers for purchase of plant growth regulator Ethephon

Overview

The Australian wine industry is currently experiencing an oversupply of red wine grapes. Growers with uncontracted fruit may wish to consider resting their vineyard.

One option for vineyard resting is to use a treatment to significantly reduce fruit set in grapevines.

This program provides SA grapegrowers with the opportunity to participate in a trial using Ethephon, which appears to be an effective chemical to reduce crop yield, and allowing the vineyard asset to be maintained under reduced management costs until market conditions improve.