agr1vm vineyard management
VINEYARD MANAGEMENT
AGR1VM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on key aspects of the annual cycle of vineyard operations. Students will explore physiological and environmental aspects relevant to yield and quality of grapes and wine. Vine physiology, nutrition and health will be considered along with the impact of climate and weather events, soil types, light, water and crop load on the harvest. Issues in vineyard management, yield and quality will be investigated and areas explored such as: selection of planting material including varieties, clones and rootstocks; pest and disease monitoring and control; pruning, training and trellising; canopy management; irrigation; soil and vineyard floor management; monitoring and use of fertilizers; frost and wind mitigation; timing and management of harvest and pest, disease and weed control including integrated pest management and quarantine.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A vineyard odyssey the organic fight to save wine from the ravages of nature | Recommended | Kiger, J 2013 | ROWMAN AND LITTLEFIELD, USA |
| Readings | Concepts in wine technology | Recommended | Margalit, Y 2013 | WINE APPRECIATION GUILD, USA |
| Readings | The principles of practical vineyard management - keeping it simple | Recommended | Verhyden, M (n.d) | VINE LOCUM SERVICES, VIEWED 7 JUNE 2013, HTTP://WWW.VINELOCUM.COM.AU |
Subject options
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Epping, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1000 words) | 15 | |
| Group vineyard management report (2000 words) | 40 | |
| On-line quiz/test (7 x approx. 15 minutes) | 25 | |
| Practical reports (3 x reports 1200 words total) | 20 |