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this issue... REGULARS
FEATURES
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Editorial - Sophie Preece
From the Board - Nick Entwistle Tasman Crop Met Report - Rob Agnew Forgotten Corners - Taimate Industry Pioneer - Mark Nobilo
Vintage 2019 brought Marlborough excellent quality in less-than-expected volumes, reflecting the national harvest story. With exports increasing and crops below target three years running, the wine industry is facing more supply and demand tension.
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Generation Y-ine - Kate Macreadie Biosecurity Watch - Sophie Badland Industry News Wine Happenings
Cover: Over the winter months, sheep and steers are brought onto the Dog Point property to keep the grass and weeds down, and add organic matter to the soil. Dog Point was one of the companies involved in last month’s Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference (pg 14). Photo by Jim Tannock
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Last month’s Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference sold out two weeks early, and 350 audience members soaked up three days of inspiring stories, alarming warnings, exciting science and heartening opportunities. “I truly believe the tide has turned,” said Clive Dougall in introducing the event.
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“I tell people I have a QBE,” says Mark Nobilo, a man truly Qualified By Experience. “I have learned everything by observation and common sense.”
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