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Marlborough Demo Highlights Role of AGVs in Sustainable Winegrowing

The air was unseasonably crisp in the upper Wairau Valley in mid-December as two autonomous ground vehicles moved methodically through the vines, spraying each row in turn.

NZ Vineyards Trial Powdery Mildew Spore Trapping to Reduce Sprays

A powdery mildew spore trapping trial could significantly reduce early season spraying in New Zealand vineyards, cutting costs and environmental impact.

Nature Point Uses Satellite Data to Map Soil Carbon in NZ Farms

Michelle Barry. Photo Credit: Aimee Preston

A New Zealand startup is using satellite data to measure and map soil organic carbon in vineyards and farms over time. Nature Point has been working with global technology provider Downforce Technologies, which combines soil and environmental data with up to date satellite imagery to measure soil organic carbon (SOC)…

Marlborough’s Clos Henri Champions Sustainable Vineyard Practices

Clos Henri planting day. Photo Credit: Lara Campbell

Clos Henri Vineyard is using the newest technologies to nurture the oldest traditions.

NZ Sauvignon Blanc Defies Global Wine Decline

In a global wine market facing headwinds and overall decline, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc continues to stand out as a remarkable success story.

Celebrating Sauvignon: NZ Sauvignon Blanc’s Next Evolution Unfolds

A year out from Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027, Sophie Preece talks to some of the winemakers helping drive the event. It’s time, they say, to take another deep dive into the variety that made New Zealand wine famous.

Seasonal Update: Discombobulated Vines, Focused Wines in 2026

Ben McNab at Dry River Wines. Photo Credit: Amber-Jayne Bain

"Discombobulated vines lead to great wines", says viticulturist James Dicey, who has lamented the past five years of comparatively easy "cookie cutter" growing in Central Otago.

WinePro 2026 Builds on Inaugural Success

Organisers of the Inaugural WinePro are looking to build on its success in 2026, with wine-related trade education and innovation showcased in Blenheim from 23-25 June. Wine Marlborough General Manager Marcus Pickens shares some insights into the seminars and workshops planned for this year.