Vineyard Registration

• What is the vineyard register?
• Register your vineyard
• Why do vineyards have to be registered?
• Update your vineyard registration on-line

What is the vineyard register?

The Board is required under the Phylloxera and Grape Industry Act (1995) to maintain a complete and accurate register of grapegrowers in the state of South Australia.

All vineyard owners with more than an acre (0.5 hectares) are required by law to register with the Board and to complete an accurate vineyard return each year, giving details of all their plantings. This information is kept strictly confidential.

Register your vineyard

To register a vineyard with the Board, download and print the registration form (PDF).

Fill it in and fax it to us at (08) 8362 0499. We will send you a confirmation of your registration and some information about phylloxera and other vineyard management and industry issues.

Why do vineyards have to be registered?

By being registered, growers are kept informed about phylloxera and other pests and diseases, and how to protect their vineyard.

An accurate vineyard register means that in the event of a phylloxera outbreak, the Board could very quickly contact all growers in or near the quarantine zone. It also enables the Board to produce up-to-date statistical information on vineyard plantings - including new plantings, changes in varieties etc. This information is vital for future planning for the industry and the state.

Growers fund the Board's activities through contributions payable on a per hectare basis. The contribution is currently $9.50 per hectare with a minimum of $50.

For more information, contact the Phylloxera and Grape Industry Board office.

Update your vineyard registration on-line

Every year, registered growers are required to update their vineyard registration with the Board. If there have been no changes to plantings, this just means signing a declaration that your plantings are correct. Changes to your property including new plantings, removals and top-working, must be recorded.

In 2007, we have introduced an option to update your vineyard registration on-line. If you have already signed up for online access you can login here to update your records - provided you have your grower number and password handy.

If you would like to take up the option of on-line updating then contact us.