Victoria's grape-growers and winemakers will benefit from a new program, run by Wine Victoria, providing support to tackle climate change, work sustainably, increase profitability, and keep abreast of market standards.
The Growing Victorian Wine into the Future Program is funded by a $455,500 grant awarded to Wine Victoria by the Victorian Government through the New Markets for Food and Regional Produce stream of the Agriculture Workforce Plan.
Agriculture Victoria Executive Director, Policy and Programs, Sarah-Jane McCormack, said Victoria produces some of the world's most sought after wines and this program will provide a one-stop-shop to producers looking for clarity and guidance about the ever-changing demands of markets at home and abroad.
"Grape growers and winemakers across the state have been experiencing significant stress with oversupply of grapes, high input costs and loss of key markets." Ms McCormack said.
"The Growing Victorian Wine into the Future Program addresses these challenges head on, supporting growers to demonstrate the sustainability credentials that the markets now demand."
The Growing Victorian Wine into the Future Program will include a state-wide vineyard health assessment along with a series of regional workshops, tools, and resources available to the industry.
