Is Being Sustainable Enough for Australian Wine?
The wine industry in Australia has been under pressure to improve its environmental credentials in recent years. This is due to concerns about the impact of grape production on the environment, as well as rising input costs and consumer demand for sustainable products.
Is Being Sustainable Enough for Australian Wine?
There have been a number of programs developed to help the Australian wine industry become more sustainable, but it is not clear whether these are enough to meet the challenges facing the sector. Climatic extremes, declining water resources and other environmental pressures are all putting strain on growers.
It is vital that the industry continues to work towards improving its sustainability practices if it is to survive in the long term. Otherwise, it risks being left behind by consumers who are increasingly interested in buying products that have a positive impact on the
This report outlines:
- What is Regenerative Agriculture?
- Why are Soil Carbon and Soil Microbial diversity important?
- The key practices of a Regenerative Agricultural system

Figure 11. Pest populations in conventional cornfields vs regenerative cornfields (La Canne and Lundgren, 2018)