Practical solutions for achieving industry’s emission reduction roadmap goals to be discussed at CO23

By Andy Clarke, President, Australian Society of Viticulture & Oenology

CO23 conference to unpack sector’s Emissions Reduction Roadmap and offer practical solutions for achieving goals

The transition to net zero represents both a massive opportunity and challenge for Australia’s wine industry, from growing to selling our products. Businesses that show initiative, accept the challenge and adopt practical solutions for emissions reduction will be at a huge advantage.

The CO23 Conference, to be held on 15-16 June in Adelaide, is a not-to-be-missed event for all growers, winemakers, leaders and executives across the supply chain who want to be at the forefront of the transition to net zero, while remaining cost competitive.

The two-day, industry-driven conference will identify and unlock practical solutions that will assist wine industry stakeholders to achieve the industry’s emission reduction roadmap goals.

This will be an important forum for discussion on climate and regional realities, as well as the transformations required by both large and small businesses.

The conference program will include innovative lead presentations, case studies, breakout groups, short demonstrations and full-length presentations.

To register and for updates on the program visit www.asvo.com.au/events/co23-climatemitigation-conference

Asvo Viticulture Seminars

The ASVO viticulture seminar will be held over two afternoon sessions on 21 July and 4

August. Both seminars are planned for Friday afternoons to enable growers to connect over lunch, learn from interactive sessions and finish the week with a drink and networking.

The first seminar, ‘Maintaining established vineyards’, will focus on maintaining the long-term vine health, productivity and economic viability of vineyards. Presentations include comparing vine age performance, vine age and economic viability, old irrigation infrastructure and replacements.

The second seminar, ‘Establishing new vineyards’, will bring together information about establishing data-friendly vineyards, irrigation design for better water management, automation, optimising early vine growth, nutrition and weed control.

For further information about the seminars and to register visit www.asvo.com.au/2023asvo-viticulture-seminars

Nominations Open For The 2023 Asvo Scholarships

ASVO is proud to continue to offer scholarships each year. The scholarship program aims to foster and promote continuing training and professional development for ASVO members. There are two funded scholarships available: one to attend the Advanced Wine Assessment Course (AWAC) and the other to attend the Advanced Viticulture Course (AVC), both run by the Australian Wine Research Institute.

Applications for the 2023 scholarships are open and will close on 31 March 2023.

Further information is available at www. asvo.com.au/asvo-scholarships

Nominations Open For Asvo Fellows

Each year the ASVO board elects Fellows of the society from members who have made a particularly outstanding and meritorious contribution to the grape and wine industry. The criteria for this honour include making a major contribution in an industry, scientific, educational or society role combined with membership of the society for at least 10 years. The ASVO Fellows who have been recognised to date represent the practitioners, researchers, teachers, entrepreneurs, consultants, mentors and leaders of our Australian wine community.

The ASVO board looks to its members to identify and nominate their peers that have made an exceptional contribution to the industry and the society over the course of their careers. If you know an ASVO member who fits the criteria of the award, please nominate them for consideration as an ASVO Fellow. Nominations to be considered in 2023 close on 30 July 2023. Please refer to the eligibility criteria when preparing your nomination. Nominations can be submitted throughout the year, online through the ASVO website www.asvo.com.au/nomination-fellowsociety/