Sustainable Kikuyu and Couch Management in Margaret River Vineyards

The Presenters

• Ken Johnston of Sports Turf Technology: The life cycle of Kikuyu and its management/control from a sports turf perspective. 
• Kelly Mulville of Paicines Ranch (Central California) and Dr Judi Earl, Holistic Management International: The incorporation of grazing systems for grass and weed management in vineyards.
• Chris Penfold of the AWRI: The use of cover cropping for under vine and mid-row weed management.
• Melissa Brown of GT Viticulture (McLaren Vale): Challenges and learnings during the conversion of conventional vineyards to organic and biodynamic management.
• Dr Charles Merfield of The Future Farming Centre (Canterbury, NZ): The use of electric and mechanical weeders within viticultural systems.

Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
Time: 8.30-12pm
Location: South Regional TAFE Margaret River, 272 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River (Room W10)
Cost: Margaret River Wine Association Members $35, non-members $70

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