Vinehealth Australia

What Vinehealth Australia does

Vinehealth Australia, formally The Phylloxera and Grape Industry Board of South Australia, is a statutory industry body established in 1899 and operating under the Phylloxera and Grape Industry Act 1995. The organization is the sole legislatively mandated biosecurity authority for the South Australian grape and wine industry, accountable to the SA Parliament through the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development. Its mission is to protect approximately 76,000 hectares of vineyards—one of the few phylloxera-free wine regions in the world—from pest and disease incursion, with a particular focus on grape phylloxera. Core functions include maintaining the statutory Vineyard Register, administering a mandatory biosecurity levy on all registered vineyard owners exceeding 0.5 hectares, providing compliance and movement certification (ICA-33, CA-01), delivering farm-gate hygiene training, operating the Naracoorte Heat Shed (dry heat treatment at 50°C for 2 hours) for equipment disinfestation, and coordinating pest reporting and outbreak response.

The product portfolio centers on the Vineyard Register and Grape Industry Kiosk online portal, supplemented by Farm-gate Hygiene Tools (footwear cleaning protocols, visitor registers, harvester cleaning guidance), Grower Disinfestation Kits, biosecurity Signage, a Biosecurity Maps service covering Phylloxera Management Zones and GI region maps, the Rootstock Selector Tool, Contractor Biosecurity Training, and the Wine Tourism Biosecurity Program. A new Digital Biosecurity Platform to replace the existing Vineyard Register is in development. Revenue is generated exclusively through the mandatory statutory levy ($206 base fee plus $10.59 per hectare for 2025-26, billed annually in arrears) applied to 3,183 registered vineyard owners across South Australia. Distribution is direct-to-grower via the online portal, physical heat treatment facilities, and field-based engagement, supported by an E-News newsletter, industry publications, and biosecurity training events. Strategic partnerships span PIRSA (regulator), Wine Australia (co-funder), CSIRO and Agriculture Victoria (research), and international collaborators including Geisenheim University and BOKU Vienna.

Name

Vinehealth Australia

Legal name

The Phylloxera and Grape Industry Board of South Australia

Website

https://vinehealth.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vinehealth Australia is the statutory biosecurity authority for South Australian vineyards, protecting approximately 76,000 hectares of vines from phylloxera and other pests. It maintains a mandatory Vineyard Register, administers a levy on 3,183 registered owners, operates heat treatment facilities, and provides training and movement certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biosecurity Services

NAICS

Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Vineyard Pest, Disease & Weed Management (IPM, Spraying, Bird Control) (AFAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL), Vineyard Labor & Compliance Management (H-2A, Safety, Payroll, Housing) (AFAGAJAK)

Keywords

• Grape industry biosecurity
• Vineyard registration services
• Phylloxera prevention
• Heat treatment equipment
• Farm-gate hygiene

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent Town

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vineyard Levy: Mandatory levy charged to all registered vineyard owners in South Australia with vineyards exceeding 0.5 hectares. The levy consists of a base fee ($206.00 for 2025-26) plus a variable fee per hectare ($10.59 per hectare for 2025-26). Levies are issued annually in arrears for the year prior.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vinehealth Australia is a statutory authority that delivers biosecurity protection for the South Australian grape and wine industry. It maintains the SA Vineyard Register, operates the Naracoorte Heat Shed for dry heat treatment of vineyard equipment, and provides biosecurity training, compliance support, diagnostic kits, and digital tools (such as the Rootstock Selector and biosecurity maps) to vineyard owners, contractors, and cellar door operators. Its mandate, established under the Phylloxera and Grape Industry Act 1995 (SA), is to prevent the introduction and spread of phylloxera and other exotic pests across SA vineyards.

Product overview

Vinehealth Australia operates as a statutory authority under the Phylloxera and Grape Industry Act 1995, offering a portfolio of biosecurity-focused services and tools rather than a unified software product. The core offering centers on the Vineyard Register and Grape Industry Kiosk for vineyard registration and levy management, supplemented by Farm-gate Hygiene Tools (including the Naracoorte Heat Shed for equipment disinfestation), Biosecurity Maps, and Rootstock Selector Tools. The organization provides Grower Disinfestation Kits and Signage products for biosecurity compliance, along with Contractor Biosecurity Training and a Wine Tourism Biosecurity Program. Pest Reporting and Monitoring services enable incident reporting for threats including phylloxera and fruit fly outbreaks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SA Vineyard Register and Grape Industry Kiosk Mandatory statutory register of all South Australian vineyards recording ownership, area planted, varietal composition, and contact details, accessed and updated via the Grape Industry Kiosk online portal for levy transactions and record maintenance.
• Naracoorte Heat Shed (Dry Heat Treatment Facility) Designated dry heat treatment service that sterilises vineyard equipment and accessories at 50°C for 2 hours — the validated protocol for eliminating phylloxera and other exotic pests before equipment moves between vineyards.
• Biosecurity Maps Interactive mapping tools that delineate Phylloxera Infested Zones, Quarantine Zones, and Notice Areas in South Australia, helping growers and contractors plan movements and assess risk.
• Grower Disinfestation Kits Purchasable kits of cleaning and disinfestation products enabling growers and contractors to clean equipment in the field, supporting farm-gate hygiene between vineyard blocks.
• Biosecurity Signage Standardised biosecurity signs posted at vineyard entrances to communicate entry requirements, restrictions, and farm-gate hygiene expectations to staff, contractors, and visitors.
• Cellar Door Biosecurity Kits Bundled biosecurity kits for wineries and cellar doors receiving public visitors, combining signage, footbath accessories, and visitor communication tools to support farm-gate hygiene.
• Rootstock Selector Tool Online decision-support tool that matches rootstock characteristics against pest pressure, soil type, and climatic conditions to help growers select appropriate rootstocks at planting or replanting.
• Contractor Biosecurity Training and Certification Structured training and certification program teaching vineyard contractors, pruning crews, and machinery operators about phylloxera biology, hygiene protocols, and traceability requirements so they can move safely between vineyards and satisfy grower client expectations.
• Pest Reporting and Monitoring Service Reporting channel and monitoring service for suspected exotic pest sightings, enabling growers, contractors, and the public to flag potential biosecurity threats for verification and coordinated response.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PIRSA (Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIRSA is the key government partner providing regulatory oversight, market access support, fruit fly response coordination, and funding review collaboration. Vinehealth Australia is responsible to PIRSA through the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development.
• Agriculture VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on phylloxera detection, management, and dry heat treatment protocols. Conducted the 'Integrated management of grapevine phylloxera: Phase II' project co-funded by Wine Australia.
• Wine AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of phylloxera research projects and partner in industry biosecurity initiatives. Provides funding for research and development activities.
• Geisenheim University (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration on phylloxera, rootstock breeding, and virus-free vine propagation. CEO Dr Samantha Scarratt attended the 8th International Phylloxera Symposium. Partnership includes collaboration on Chardonnay clonal development via CSIRO.
• CSIROcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on rootstock breeding programs (e.g., Merbein rootstocks) and a three-year Wine Australia co-funded ARC Training Centre project focused on Chardonnay clonal development.
• BOKU University Vienna (Professor Astrid Forneck)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading global phylloxera researcher collaboration. Professor Forneck presented research on phylloxera adaptability, climate-driven behaviour, and control strategies at the 8th International Phylloxera Symposium.
• Biosecurity OrganisationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of biosecurity organizations including Plant Health Australia for coordinated biosecurity responses and industry liaison.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Agriculture Victoria: Victorian government department responsible for agricultural policy, biosecurity and phylloxera management in Victoria. Direct functional equivalent for phylloxera detection, rootstock research and dry heat treatment protocols, and a research partner of Vinehealth.
• Plant Health Australia: National coordinator for plant biosecurity in Australia, Plant Health Australia is a statutory member-based body that delivers industry-wide biosecurity programs analogous to Vinehealth but at a national level across multiple crops. Directly comparable as an industry-funded biosecurity body with similar levy/government co-funding model.
• PIRSA (Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA):

Direct peers

• Wine Australia: Statutory authority responsible for research, innovation and marketing across the Australian grape and wine sector. Wine Australia is a direct peer as both a statutory corporation funded by grape/wine levies and a key co-funder of Vinehealth's phylloxera research. Both serve overlapping vineyard owner constituencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VinehealthAus

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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