VINEYARD MANAGEMENT
AGR1VM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on key aspects of the annual cycle of vineyard operations. You 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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarisa Collins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThere is an optional 3 day field trip in this subject during the mid-semester break. The cost of accommodation will be borne by the students. Attendance at the field trip will have no impact on assessment.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Concepts in wine technology
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorMargalit, Y
Year2013
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PublisherWINE APPRECIATION GUILD, USA
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The principles of practical vineyard management : keeping it simple
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorVerhyden, M, Cole M
Year2005
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PublisherVINE LOCUM SERVICES, BLACKTOWN, NSW
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A vineyard odyssey the organic fight to save wine from the ravages of nature
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorKiger, J
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherROWMAN AND LITTLEFIELD, USA
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarisa Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Three 2.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Nine 2.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Via Zoom online
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Workshop to be conducted at the Growling frog Golf course vineyard (Yan Yean)
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 6.00 h workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Workshop to be conducted at the Melbourne Polytechnic (Ararat) Campus
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral presentation on management of pests and disease in vineyards (10 minutes, 500 words equivalent) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2 x Practical reports (2000 words equivalent total). Topics are pruning & canopy management | Report | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Exam (2 hour, 2000 word equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |