http://orgprints.org/14046/ Investigation of management practices and economic viability of vineyards for organic wine production Hassall, A.G. Kristiansen, P. Taji, A. Crop health, quality, protection Viticulture Farm economics This paper reports the findings of two components of a research investigating the viability of organic wine grape production. Firstly the results of a survey of Australian organic wine grape growers’ management practices and secondly the first year findings of an experimental organic vineyard compared to an associated conventional vineyard. The survey found a heavy reliance on sulphur and copper sprays for powdery and downy mildew control. The experimental vineyard showed similar yields to conventional growing and in many cases higher sugar, though some increase in botrytis in organic Shiraz. International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Bonn 2005 Conference paper, poster, etc. NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://orgprints.org/14046/1/Hassall-viticulture%2CIFOAM-05.pdf Hassall, A.G.; Kristiansen, P. and Taji, A. (2005) Investigation of management practices and economic viability of vineyards for organic wine production. Proceedings of the 8th International IFOAM Viticulture & Wine Conference, Adelaide Australia, September 2005. http://orgprints.org/14046/http://orgprints.org/14046/1/