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Comparing which vineyard post is best: wooden, steel and trellis post alternatives
For any viticulturist, grape grower, vineyard, or winery, choosing a vineyard trellis post system can be just as important as choosing high quality components or the right equipment to make your best product. And as with any product or equipment, we all know that...
Darwin Show Jumping goes Sustainable
At the top of Australia, in the Northern Territory, The Darwin Jump Club have recently purchased the new WoodShield competition jump rails for the arena.The rails are 3.6m in length and weigh from 12 - 15kgs. With a diameter of approx. 100mm they comply with jumping...
Murray View Organics
Murray View Organics took delivery of some WoodShield trellis posts in early 2013. Now 3 years later the fruit is being harvested off them. Frank and Pene Porter have lived on the property just outside Swan Hill for over 50 years growing Currents, Raisins, Sultanas,...
2015 Royal Adelaide Show Winners
WoodShield is proud to be associated with the 2015 Royal Adelaide Show. This year we sponsored four awards and the winners are ... Section: FRUIT - Commercial Category: APPLES THE WOODSHIELD PRIZE - CHAMPION PLATE OF APPLES ... KR Filsell & Sons Section: FRUIT -...
After the Fires
In early January 2015, fires ripped through the Adelaide Hills. More than 12,500 hectares (31,000 acres) of forest and grazing land were lost, including 35 hectares (86 acres) of vineyards. The fire front stretched to a total perimeter of 224 kilometres. The fires...
Students Accept Donation
In conjunction with the South Australian McLaren Vale organic vineyard, Wirra Wirra, WoodShield has donated vineyard posts to the Year 9 students at The Waldorf School in Wilunga.A viticulture program has been added to the curriculum promoting all aspects of the...
WoodShield in Japan
In April this year WoodShield traveled to Japan to visit the aquaculture industry. Joining BST Oyster Supplies and Express Plastics we traveled all over the country and visited harbours, hatcheries and many corporate and Government business'.All culminating in a...
Apples & Pears
In the Adelaide Hills South Australia, Apple and Pear grower Graham Schultz has been trialling the WoodShield posts in his orchard. He has been using the standard round 83mm post in lengths of 4.2m. With 800mm in the ground and 3.4m's out he has created a ridged...
Curved and safe, Post and Rail fencing with an ocean view
The city of Greater Geraldton were seeking an alternative to traditional treated pine fencing. They were after something that would better meet their environmental and sustainability policies. Post and rail fencing that is durable, low maintenance with a long term...
