BRI is developing practical resources to support growers in managing rising fuel costs affecting vineyards.

Using data from the Carbon Calculator project, our latest factsheet outlines current fuel usage in vineyards and provides possible reduction strategies through prioritisation.

High-priority activities include harvesting, protecting the crop from frost or disease throughout the growing season, and maintaining the vineyard infrastructure. Low-priority activities are those that could be successfully reduced or delayed, such as mowing non-productive areas around the vineyard.

Growers may want to reduce low priority activities immediately to reduce costs and consider reducing moderate priorities if fuel restrictions are introduced in future. While high-priority activities remain essential, this guidance shows opportunities where fuel can be safely reduced while still keeping vines healthy and productive.

Read the full factsheet here.