Deluge to Drought: Navigating Moisture Challenges in the Vineyard
9:00am Wednesday, 8 October 2025
5:00pm Wednesday, 8 October 2025
ASVO
Yarra Valley
Victoria
Healesville, Victoria
3777
Australia
Join us in the Yarra Valley for an informative ASVO seminar
| This event is supported by Wine Australia Regional Program with levies from Australia’s grapegrowers and winemakers and matching funds from the Australian Government. |  |
Program
Open
- Chris Beard (TarraWarra Estate) opens the day with a regional overview: what the Yarra is doing well, and where challenges lie.
Regional Research Roundup
- Dr Andi Roberts-Davison (Melbourne Polytechnic) Bacterial Inflorescence Rot Project update and early findings
- Dr Toni Chapman (DPIRD) Critical updates on disease risks under shifting climatic conditions, including Crown Gall like symptoms.
Panel discussion
The balancing act of managing water in vineyards - solution focus
- Ben Bussell (Handpicked Wines) outlines real-world sustainability initiatives and vineyard practices that are making a measurable impact.
- Hans Loder (Barossa Valley) explores technology adoption in irrigation, and how data-driven tools can improve water efficiency and vine health.
- Jeremy Giddings (Agriculture Victoria Services) shares practical advice on maintaining vineyard infrastructure for climate resilience.
Open forum
What should we be looking for? key points to think about now before its too late.
Resilience Ready: Strategies for Wet & Dry Seasons
- Andy Clarke
- Chris Beard
- Dr Andi Roberts-Davidson
- Hans Loder
- Ben Bussell
Field visits
We will travel to two sites in the afternoon to see sustainability and water management practices in action.
- Handpicked Wines
- De Bortoli Wines
Dinner
Informal gathering at Barrique Wine Store, in the heart of Healesville, Yarra Valley. It’s a relaxed opportunity to continue the conversation over drinks and dinner. There’s no formal program—just good company and casual networking.
Please note: this is a self-funded gathering, so guests will pay for their own food and drinks.
Barrique Wine Store
Maroondah Highway, 260
Healesville
ASVO thanks Wine Yarra Valley for their support.
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| Non-member | $190 | ||
| Member | $133 | Register | |
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Seminar only Includes:
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| Non-member | $140 | ||
| Member | $98 | Register | |
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Mr Chris Beard
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Mr Ben Bussell
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Mr Andy Clarke
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Dr Andrea Roberts-Davison
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Mr Robert Sutherland
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