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WINEGROWERS RESEARCH COMMITTEE Research and Development Strategic Plan. Executive Document
Research Projects
For those interested in applying for funding
- 1. EOI Template
- 2. Project Proposal Template


Progress report template
GLASSY WINGED SHARPSHOOTER Glassy Winged Sharp Shooter Fact Sheet A booklet put out by the New Zealand Government, Hort Research and M.A.F
Glassy Winged Sharpshooter
An information fact sheet including an update on findings in the Cook Islands
BOTRYTIS Relationships between nitrogen, sugar accumulation, wounding, and susceptibility to Botrytis bunch rot in Marlborough grapes A report by HortRearch Sep 2005 (Ref: 05-204)
Botrytis Control & Residue Free Wines Gisborne 2004/05 Research by Trevor Lupton, Lewis Wright Ltd
Strategies for Commercial Botrytis Control. Research by Trevor Lupton
Botrytis Control Presentation by Trevor Lupton to Wellington Bragato Conference
MAF Horticulture Monitoring Report 2004
Report includes review of industry, summary vineyard production costs and financial performance.
FROST Frost Protection - Sprinkler Trial
Research by Lincoln Technology. Link to latest reports - Click here
Frost Workshop Notes
Frost Workshop - Romeo Bragato Conference 2003, chaired by Dr Mike Trought. Record of discussion and recommendations.
Frost Review
Practical considerations for reducing frost damage in vineyards. NB two file options for download, complete report (1,928 KB), or text and tables only (693 KB)
Frost review text and tables only.
Impact of Topography on Frost Protection Machine Performance New Zealand Centre for Precision Agriculture(Massey University) report comparing impact of topography on performance of two different frost machines.
SENSORY New Zealand Sauvignon blanc:
What makes it unique and do Oregon USA consumers like it?A Hort Research report by Cynthia Lund and M Thompson (NZW 06-307)

New Zealand Sauvignon blanc:
Wine Aroma Wheel The wheel was prepared by Hort Research.
VIRUS A review of Grapevine Leafroll associated virus type 3 (GLRaV-3) from the New Zealand Wine Industry A review by HortResearch (NZW 06-105)
To determine the economic effects and financial impact of GLRaV3
A report by Nimmo-Bell & Company
Grafted Grapevine Standard
1. Development of the New Zealand Grafted Grapevine Standard A report by Nimmo Bell & Company Ltd
2. New Zealand Winegrowers Grafted Grapevine Standard (Version 2.2)
Version 2.2 posted 04 August 2008. 
3. New Zealand Winegrowers Grafted Grapevine Standard (Version 2.1)
Version 2.1 posted 24 July 2007. 
Virus effects on Sauvignon Blanc wine quality. A 3 year project by HortResearch, led by Dion Mundy (Ref 06-102)
Year 1 Report
Understanding an innate resistance to virus infection in plants. A study by Elaine Chan 'Progress in Characterising PKR, a Plant-Encoded and Double-Stranded RNA-Activated Protein Kinase'
Abstract selected for a talk presentation to the New Zealand Microbiological Society and New Zealand Society for Biochemistry, Dunedin, November 2005 
Leafroll virus in vineyards: modelling the spread and economic impact HortResearch Report 
Chemical application rate and volume determination in winegrapes
Applied Research & Technologies Ltd - David Manktelow

Field evaluation of the BioVapor Agri-Control system for suppressing wine grape diseases and pests Greg Tate, Crop Health Services & Richard Newson, Thermal Options Ltd - May 2005 (Ref 05-207)
Soft scales in New Zealand Vineyards A HortResearch Report - February 2005 (Ref 05-110)
Ecology of mealybugs - Gisborne
Study of mealybug, predator and ant populations. 
Control of Leafroller - Wairarapa
Investigation on integration of biological control of leafrollers with various spray programmes. 
Biological control of leafrollers - Gisborne
Investigation of potential for biological control of leafrollers in vineyards.
Control of leafroller & disease incidence - Hawkes Bay
Investigation of leafroller populations disese levels in Hawkes Bay vineyards.
Hormone Herbicides
Avoiding damage to grapevines from herbicide drift.
BIRD DAMAGE & CONTROL Measuring grape damage as an indicator of bird pressure. Final report. Research by Valerie Saxton, supported by MAF Sustainable Farming Fund.
Appendices 1 and 2. 
Final poster.
GPS tracking of New Zealand Falcons. Tomas Kunca International Wildlife Consultants Ltd.

Falcon's for Grapes
A project to conserve native falcon's and protect grapes in Marlborough - link to the project's website - Click here A project supported by MAF Sustainable Farming Fund
Measuring grape damage as an indicator of bird pressure. Annual report 2008. Research by Valerie Saxton, supported by MAF Sustainable Farming Fund.
To develop a robust statistical methodology for assessing bird damage for crops that suffer bird damage, particularly fruit crops Research by Valerie Saxton, supported by MAF Sustainable Farming Fund.
Quikcard
Vineyard bird damage card (updated 2007 version)
VINE MANAGEMENT Influence of natural reflective mulch
on Pinot noir grape and wine quality Final report. Centre for Viticulture and Oenology, Lincoln University
Influence of crop load and perennial wood volume on Pinot noir
Research report by Dr Mike Trought & J Bennett of MWRC (NZW 05-201)
Vines with short shoots: outcomes from the 2004/2005 season in Marlborough
Research by Dion Mundy of HortResearch (4mb PDF file)
Bunchstem Necrosis (BSN)
Relationships between environmental factors, ABA, berry potassium and BSN in Vitis viniferea Conference Presentation Paper:
'A reduction of vine viour in Cabernet Sauvignon descreases Bunchstem Necrosis.'
Presented to the International symposium on Intergrating Canopy, Rootstock & Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Budapest, Hungary, 13-18 June 2004
Conference Presentation Paper:
'Root Pruning of Cabernet Sauvignon decreases Bunchstem Necrosis. Limiting factors for primary production'
Presented to Lincoln University, June 2005
Conference Presentation Paper:
'Inter-relationships between Vine Vigour and the incidence of Bunchstem Necrosis in Cabernet Sauvignon Grapevines.'
Presented to the Internationsl Symposium on Advances in Grapevine & Wine Research, Venosa, Italy, 15-17 September 2005
'The reduction of vine vigour in Cabernet Sauvignon decreases Bunchstem Necrosis.'
Research poster by Andrea Pickering
Bunchstem Necrosis Research Article by Andrea Pickering
IRRIGATION
Maximising Irrigation Savings in Grapevines and the effect on Yield & Wine Quality
The final year 4 (extension) report of a research project by Fruition Horticulture with funding assistance from SFF.
Maximising Irrigation Savings in Grapevines and the effect on Yield & Wine Quality
The final year 3 report of a research project by Fruition Horticulture with funding assistance from SFF.
The use of Partial Rootzone Drying (PRD) in Sauvignon Blanc grapes in Marlborough A research project by HortResearch led by Marc Greven, 2003-2005 (Ref:04-201)
1. Final Report
2. Irrigation at Squire Estate Report


PRECISION VITICULTURE
FROM SATELLITES TO GUMBOOTS
-measuring & managing vineyards
Workshop on Precision Viticulture programmes and abstracts. Held 21 November 2005
To download all presentations of approximately 20MB. A CD of all presentations is available (NZ residents only) for NZ$10
Workshop Programme - 
Understanding vineyard variability - Rob Bramley (5.7mb)
Applying Precision Viticulture in vineyards and possible barriers to its adoption - Tony Proffit (0.9MB)
Remote sensing in the vineyard - from satellites to 4WD - Mike Touhy (2.7MB)
Marlborough Wine Research Centre programme - Mike Trought (.5MB) (File to be supplied) Industry experience with remote sensing - Peter Hackworth (.7MB)
Using Precision Viticulture in practice - Richard Hamilton (5.8MB)
Progress on assessing and utilising product quality variation in New Zealand - John-Paul Praat (4.1MB)
The Grape Calculator The final report on a decision support system for the winegrape industry. Developed by Crop & Food Research. Supported by Sustainable Farming Fund. (Ref 03-014)
The DSS CD is available from Philip Manson, Science & Innovation Manager, New Zealand Winegrowers, pmanson@nzwine.com

Annual Report 2008
Annual Report 2007
Annual Report 2006
Annual Report 2005
Annual Report 2004
Annual Report 2003
Annual Report 2002
A brief history on New Zealand Wine Exporting
Health Benefits of Wine
New Zealand Winegrowers has released a report reviewing the scientific literature on the ‘Evidence for Health Benefits of Wine’. 
Survey of New Zealand Winery Visitors A 2004 report by Otago University
The Carbon Dioxide Budget of the New Zealand Grape and Wine Industry A 1997 report by D Martin for Wine Institute of New Zealand
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