| 8 July 2022
As we head into the cold and wet months, registrations are now open for the first five webinars of the 2022 AWRI webinar program. Starting on Thursday, 21 July, Simone George, a Global Wine & Grape Broker from Ciatti, will lead you through the global bulk wine landscape, looking at key international markets and pending issues, including the supply and demand outlook for Australian grapes and wine. Other webinar topics in this winter block include the national vintage report for 2022, a biosecurity webinar on grapevine viruses and phytoplasmas, a comprehensive update on Sustainable Winegrowing Australia and a look at hail recovery and what has been learnt from the damage that occurred in the 2021 growing season. Each webinar includes a presentation and, where appropriate, a practitioner to contribute real-life examples and experiences. There will also be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions. Sessions are held on Thursdays at 11:30 am (SA time). All webinars are free to attend but do require pre-registration. The five upcoming webinars are: 21 July 2022: Global wine market trends – Simone George (Ciatti) 28 July 2022: Overview of the 2022 National Vintage Report – Sandy Hathaway (Wine Australia) 4 August 2022: Grapevine viruses and phytoplasmas: a biosecurity challenge for viticulture – Fiona Constable (Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions – Agriculture Victoria) 11 August 2022: Sustainable Winegrowing Australia – Dr Mardi Longbottom (AWRI), Anna Hooper (Australian Grape & Wine), Dréa Hall (Wine Australia) 18 August 2022: Recovering from hail damage – looking back on what we learnt from the 2021 season – Chris Rogers (Rogers Viticulture) System requirements You will need a computer or mobile device with an internet connection. Audio is connected over the internet using your computer or mobile device’s speakers (voice over internet protocol – VOIP). Participants joining a webinar via a mobile device will need to download a free app available from iTunes or Google Play. If you’ve missed a previous AWRI webinar, you can watch online via the AWRI’s YouTube channel. For further information on AWRI webinars, please contact the AWRI events team. |
