Fungicide resistance in powdery and downy mildew is a growing challenge in Australian vineyards. Ismail Ahmed Ismail, Senior Research Officer at the South Australian Research and Development Institute, discusses a decade-long national study on fungicide resistance in Australian vineyards. Listeners will learn how spore trapping is being made practical and affordable, the use of phenotyping and genotyping to detect resistance, and why monitoring fungal populations is critical for sustainable disease management across FRAC groups.

• 266: Soft Pesticide Trial: Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Botrytis, and Sour Rot
• 235: Battling Fungicide Resistance with Glove Sampling
• 219: Intelligent Sprayers to Improve Fungicide Applications and Save Money
• 117: Grapevine Mildew Control with UV Light
• Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network
• FRAC Code List©* 2024
• Improving the understanding of fungicide resistance in Australian viticulture
• Status of fungicide resistance in Australian vineyards and developing strategies for monitoring
• Understanding fungicide resistance in powdery mildew, downy mildew and botrytis

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• Online Courses – DPR & CCA Hours
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• Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year
• Vineyard Team – Become a Member

How do volatile phenols from wildfire smoke interact with wine chemistry? Mango Parker, Senior Research Scientist at the Australian Wine Research Institute, breaks down the science of smoke taint in wine. From identifying early markers like guaiacol and 4-methylguaiacol to uncovering the complex web of over a thousand compounds involved, Mango shares insights from two decades of research into how smoke transforms wine—from vineyard to barrel.

• 145: New Class of Compounds Linked to Smoke Taint in Wines
• 143: Can Barrier Sprays Protect Against Smoke Taint in Wine?
• Australian Wine Research Institute – Smoke Taint
• Mango Parker
• Mango Parker - Google Scholar
• Mango Parker - LinkedIn
• Prevalence of Wildfire Smoke Exposure Markers in Oaked Commercial Wine

• Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate
• Online Courses – DPR & CCA Hours
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• Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year
• Vineyard Team – Become a Member

Discover how prioritizing employee engagement can elevate your sustainability efforts and business success. This episode explores real-world examples from Niner Wine Estates, Ancient Peaks, and Hope Family Wines, where workplace culture, strong benefits, and community involvement turn staff into long-term, loyal brand ambassadors. Learn why engaged employees are key to implementing best practices and creating meaningful customer connections.

Plus, find out how to start empowering your team with a free 30-minute online course.

• *** Tell Your Sustainable Story Online Course ***
• 2025 SIP Certified Sustainable Stories – get inspired
• Apply for SIP Certified Wine
• Marketing Tips eNewsletter
• Sustainable Story Worksheet
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• SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet
• Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year
• Vineyard Team – Become a Member