Vinehealth Australia

16/05/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on the 2026 Vinehealth Phylloxera Preparedness Exercise Series!

What a week — from the Adelaide Hills to the Limestone Coast and finishing up yesterday in McLaren Vale, Phylloxera Phil clocked some serious kilometres in the name of vine biosecurity. 🐛🍇

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us across the three regions. Your commitment to preparedness is what keeps our grape and wine industry resilient.

Until next time — stay vigilant, stay prepared. 🌿

15/05/2026

📍 The 2026 Vinehealth Phylloxera Preparedness Exercise Series is in full swing!

Phylloxera Phil made a memorable appearance at the Limestone Coast earlier this week 🐛🍇

— and right now we’re live at the final stop, McLaren Vale!

Thanks to everyone who has joined us across the series — your regions are better prepared thanks to your participation.

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12/05/2026

🚨 The 2026 Vinehealth Phylloxera Preparedness Exercise Series is UNDERWAY!

We kicked things off yesterday in the Adelaide Hills — and yes, the legendary Phylloxera Phil showed up to steal the show at photo time.

The tour continues:
📍 Limestone Coast — tomorrow
📍 McLaren Vale — Friday

These exercises exist for one reason: to make sure our wine regions are ready if phylloxera ever arrives. Because preparation today means protection tomorrow.

16/03/2026

Vintage Biosecurity Tip: Check contact details listed on entry signage is still current.

09/03/2026

Vintage Biosecurity Tip: Check all staff have up-to-date training on biosecurity protocols and understand the importance of compliance.

02/03/2026

Vintage Biosecurity Tip: Monitor and control weeds and pests that may act as vectors for disease.

24/02/2026

Vintage Biosecurity Tip: Clean harvest bins, trailers, and equipment thoroughly between uses and vineyards.

18/02/2026

The Vinehealth team put the all-important ‘come clean, leave clean’ protocols into practice today while attending the AgVic Phylloxera Surveillance Workshop in Victoria.

In one of these photos, you’ll see vine roots with a small yellow blob — that’s called a nodosite. 🟡 Phylloxera live and feed inside these structures, and their presence can indicate that phylloxera may be nearby. Early detection is critical to protecting our vineyards.

A big thank you to Agriculture Victoria and wineaustralia for delivering such an in-depth and informative workshop. Collaboration like this strengthens our industry’s biosecurity response.

28/01/2026

28/01/2026

🌿 Strengthening Australia’s Vine Biosecurity Future
Vinehealth Australia is proud to see our CEO, Dr Samantha Scarratt, featured in The Shout’s Wednesday Women series for her leadership in safeguarding the long‑term health of our vineyards.

Samantha’s passion for people, plants and prevention continues to shape a safer, more sustainable future for our industry.
📖 Read the full article:
https://theshout.com.au/wednesday-women-how-samantha-scarratt-is-shaping-the-future-of-viticultural-leadership/