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-ordinatorPenelope Smith
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 a two day field trip in this subject. The cost of accommodation will be borne by the students. Transport will be provided.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Concepts in wine technology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMargalit, Y
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWINE APPRECIATION GUILD, USA
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The principles of practical vineyard management : keeping it simple
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorVerhyden, M, Cole M
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherVINE LOCUM SERVICES, BLACKTOWN, NSW
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A vineyard odyssey the organic fight to save wine from the ravages of nature
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
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-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 30 - 42
Two 8.00 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two-day field trip
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Face-to-face or Zoom online
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
Three 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Conducted at the Growling frog Golf course vineyard or other available vineyard
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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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 |