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How to combat pests and diseases more sustainably

March 11, 2026, in Webinars & Talks

Natural predators

pests and diseases

Really excellent webinar in collaboration with the Wine Society. Hosted by Becky Sykes with:

Mary Retallack of EcoVineyards in Australia
Craig Harris of Klein Constantia in South Africa
Daniel Fabbro of San Polino di Montalcino in Italy

Mary Retallack is an extraordinarily experienced ecologist who has been working in regenerative farming for decades before the word even became widely used. She brings a wealth of knowledge of biocontrols in vineyards across multiple contexts. Very practical tips on:

insectary plantings and why/how getting the brix up in leaves deters pests.

Insectary plantings to provide habitats
Increasing Brix to deter pests
The plant health pyramid which makes plants unpalatable through passive and active immunity
Using Senseen
Practical resources on EcoVineyards website

Craig and Daniel bring real individual experiences from their own vineyards… from spider mites all the way to baboons! This is one not to be missed.

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Webinar in association with The Wine Society on using natural predators to control pests and diseases

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