GWRDC Travel Bursaries

GWRDC considers applications for travel, study tours or conference attendance that align with strategic RD&E priorities and can demonstrate that benefits will accrue to the wine sector and/or existing research.

Applications for scholarships for travel from 1 July to 31 December 2014 close on Friday 6 June 2014.

Further information is available on the GWRDC Applying for funding page.

GWRDC Response to the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper

The breadth of topics raised in the Agriculture Competitiveness White Paper. reflects the complex and ever changing nature of the challenges facing Australian agriculture.

Innovation will ensure agriculture within Australia remains profitable, sustainable and relevant to Australia’s regional and general economic growth.

GWRDC's response focuses on aspects of research, development and extension (RD&E) in the grape and wine sector that have the capacity to support a number of key objectives outlined in the White Paper.

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WCA presents Consumer Insights 2014

It’s one of WCA's most anticipated annual events, delivering vital business insight into current wine market trends, consumer purchasing preferences and the latest on- and off-premise opportunities.

This year, Consumer Insights brings you:

1. Hugh Hamilton-Smith, Aztec, Australia’s leading  data solutions partner to the liquor industry. Hugh will share his unparalleled insight into business and consumer confidence, liquor industry performance, emerging trends and a rare exclusive look at consumer shopping behaviours, from their shopper surveys.
2. Peter McAtamney, Wine Business Solutions, will discuss on-premise opportunities in Australia and overseas, style and price-point trends and new business strategies His reports are well-known and respected and Peter will share exclusive details, just for Consumer Insights

Sydney: 14 May

Adelaide: 21 May

Melbourne: 22 May