Tasmania is renowned around the world for the exceptional quality of its wine. To safeguard and strengthen the state’s reputation, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is part of a new collaborative program to support sustainable growth of the wine sector and position the state as a leader in cool-climate wine research.
Identified as a priority by the Tasmanian wine sector, the Tasmanian Cool Climate Wine Research Hub will undertake research to improve vine productivity, wine quality and sustainable industry growth.
A joint plan has been developed by TIA and Wine Tasmania, with the sector securing $450,000 in funding from the Tasmanian government.
The Hub will seek to develop international research partnerships to enhance the visibility of Tasmanian wines, to share knowledge and build Tasmania’s reputation as a specialist for cool-climate wine research.
Project lead, TIA Research Fellow, Dr Harriet Walker said the hub will help support the future of the Tasmanian wine sector.
“Targeted research and extension can help wine grape growers improve their viticulture management practices, and this project has been set up to support sustainable industry growth,” Dr Walker said.
To read the full article, click the link below: “Targeted research and extension can help wine grape growers improve their viticulture management practices, and this project has been set up to support sustainable industry growth,” Dr Walker said.
To read the full article, click the link below: A boost for Tasmania’s wine setor | University of Tasmania
