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 Bacterial Inflorescence Rot.
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.
Marti Gallasch (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
Resilience Ready: Strategies for Wet & Dry Seasons
Andy Clarke
Chris Beard
Dr Andi Roberts-Davidson
Marty Gallasch
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