Know before you buy – A guide to sourcing high-quality planting material
The long-term performance of your vineyard starts with one of its most important assets – the vines you plant. Decisions made before planting can influence vineyard health, productivity and profitability for decades. Before placing an order, it is important to understand where your planting material comes from and what nursery assurance, hygiene, traceability and testing […]
Water quality and spray performance
Effective spray application starts with more than the right chemical, sprayer and nozzle set-up – water quality can impact the the efficacy of chemical sprays. Water quality varies depending on its source and can change throughout the year, particularly after heavy rainfall or drought. Poor water quality can: Testing your spray water can help identify […]
2026/27 Table grape export timeline
Planning to export in 2027? Our 2027 Australian Table Grape Export Timeline is your season-at-a-glance guide to the key dates, deadlines and milestones for protocol export markets. From export registration and crop monitor training through to DAFF audits and the start of exports, the timeline is designed to help growers and packhouses stay on track […]
Industry at a glance
Want to learn about Australia’s table grape industry? This industry snapshot provides an at-a-glance overview of the Australian table grape industry, highlighting its scale, value and importance to regional communities and export markets. It captures key production and export figures, the industry’s concentration in major growing regions, the diversity of table grape businesses, and the […]
ATGA submission to the Murray–Darling Basin Plan Review
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has released its 2026 Basin Plan Review – What We Heard Report, summarising feedback from Basin communities following consultation on the future of the Basin Plan. Earlier this year, the Australian Table Grape Association made a submission on behalf of the table grape industry, advocating for a healthy river system that […]
9 July 2026 • In It Together
The Australian Table Grape Association invites table grape growers and their partners to our free event, In It Together: Connect, Reflect, Laugh! In It Together is an evening to connect with fellow growers, reflect on the season that’s been, share a few stories, enjoy a great meal and have a laugh along the way. When: […]
Post-season storm impact survey now open
ATGA is seeking grower feedback through a post-season survey examining the impacts of the February and March 2026 storm events across the Sunraysia region. With harvest complete and many recovery costs, insurance claims and business impacts now clearer, the survey aims to build a more comprehensive understanding of how the storms affected growers, vineyards and […]
Grapevine berry inner necrosis virus (GINV)
Grapevine berry inner necrosis virus (GINV) (Trichovirus necroacini) was detected in a small number of rootstocks and table grape varieties across Victorian, Queensland and South Australian grape growing regions during late 2025 and early 2026. This is the first time GINV has been recorded in Australia. The current extent of its distribution remains unknown. While […]
ATGA joins TDN • 14 January 2026
Media release Australian trade will boost its export reach through the Australian Government’s new Trade Diversification Network (TDN), with the Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) helping drive horticulture market opportunities. The ATGA is excited to continue its efforts strengthening Australian horticulture’s export diversification, following its acceptance into the TDN under the Australian Government’s $50 million […]
Australian table grape industry welcomes Trade Diversification Network announcement
Australian trade will boost its export reach through the Australian Government’s new Trade Diversification Network (TDN), with the Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) helping drive horticulture market opportunities. The ATGA is excited to continue its efforts strengthening Australian horticulture’s export diversification, following its acceptance into the TDN under the Australian Government’s $50 million Accessing New […]