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long-term sustainability investment as a key factor for viticulture success.
The company is also working closely with the state government on conservation efforts with the Saving Our Species program.
Duxton’s Euston site, situated in a small town on the banks of the Murray River in southern New South Wales, is recognised as a sanctuary and one of the last breeding grounds for the endangered regent parrot.
“These collaborations and initiatives are the right thing to do for a business that draws on nature, but they are also the keys to the ongoing thriving success and growth of our business.
“We see firsthand how extreme weather events – drought, hail, wind, fire and frost – at both ends of the temperature spectrum affect harvest yield and cause significant infrastructure damage and threaten viability,” says Klingbiel.
Removing carbon emissions by sequestering carbon into the soils is doubly beneficial.
“Healthy soils are critical for the vines to be resilient to our harsh climate. Our organic inputs include compost and biological stimulant microbes. We also use cover crops and minimise till farming,” Klingbiel explains.
RAISING THE BAR
The benefits are not reaped by the vineyards alone. With more than 2000 hectares of prescribed native vegetation, the company has several regeneration initiatives already under way.
It is working with Barkindji Maraura Elders Environment Team and the University of Adelaide to establish a native insectarium.
Beekeepers are allowed to access the land, illustrating Duxton’s holistic sustainability focus, covering projects large and small.
While some producers cite consumer choice as the key driver for their environmental commitments, sustainable practice has been part of Duxton Vineyards’ DNA since inception.
“In all decision making and activities we encourage, consult and collaborate with our team around our approach and how to be efficient and
optimise. It’s in our culture to keep raising the bar and lead by example for our local $24 billion wine industry.”
For Ellis and the Duxton Vineyards team, it has never been more critical for businesses to step up and drive change to stabilise, repair, and rehabilitate the environment. ✷
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