The Australian Table Grape Association represents the biosecurity interests of table grape producers and the industry. They are members of Plant Health Australia and signatories to the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed. Their responsibilities include:
- biosecurity planning and implementation at the national and farm levels
- liaising with federal and state governments on trade issues
- funding and supporting biosecurity initiatives
- participating in national committees and response efforts in an emergency.
Industry overview
In 2016–17, table grape production was valued at $450 million (LVP).
In the 12 months ending June 2018, the table grape industry exported 110,281 tonnes, valued at $384 million which was 3 per cent higher than the previous year.
Green, red and blue-black varieties of table grapes are produced by approximately 1,000 growers in the major growing regions of Sunraysia and the Murray Valley in Victoria; the Riverland in SA; Swan Valley, Carnarvon and Geraldton regions of WA; the south-east of Queensland; and Ti Tree in the NT.
In the past three years, there has been a significant expansion in the table grape sector, with both new landholders investing in existing table grape properties, and non-productive land in the Sunraysia region being redeveloped into table grape vineyards and packing shed facilities.
The 2018–19 season is forecast to see approximately 185,000 tonnes produced, with a 40:60 split between the domestic and export markets.
The table grape industry is covered by version 3.0 of the viticulture industry biosecurity plan and the Biosecurity Manual for the Viticulture Industry Version 1.0.
Value of production and distribution
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Annual value of table grape production, 2007–17

Distribution of table grape production by state and territory, 2016–17 (based on LVP)

Biosecurity plans, manuals and resources
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Industry Biosecurity Plan for the Viticulture Industry
Biosecurity planning provides a mechanism for the viticulture industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to assess current biosecurity practices and future biosecurity needs. Planning identifies procedures that can be put in place to reduce the chance of pests reaching our borders or minimise the impact if a pest incursion occurs.
The Industry Biosecurity Plan for the Viticulture Industry outlines key threats to the industry, risk mitigation plans, identification and categorisation of exotic pests and contingency plans. For a copy, please contact PHA on 02 6215 7700 or email [email protected].
Biosecurity Manual for Viticulture Industry
The Biosecurity Manual for Viticulture Industry contains information to help producers to implement biosecurity on-farm. Manuals usually contain an overview of biosecurity, fact sheets to identify the high priority pests of a crop, tips on crop management, and how to manage people, vehicles and equipment to minimise biosecurity risks. Manuals also contain a biosecurity self-assessment list, and templates to record pest surveillance records and visitors.
More information about on-farm biosecurity for both plant and livestock producers is available from the Farm Biosecurity website.
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Pests
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Exotic pests (not in Australia)
The following is a list of high priority exotic pests of table grapes. These pests were identified during the development of the Industry Biosecurity Plan for the Viticulture Industry in consultation with industry, government and scientists. They have been assessed as high priority pests based on their potential to enter, establish, and spread in Australia (eg environmental factors, host range, vectors) and the cost to industry of control measures.
PHA has a range of fact sheets, contingency plans and diagnostic protocols relevant to these pests. Pest risk review documents are also available for some pests. Please contact PHA on 02 6215 7700 or email [email protected] for more information.
Endorsed National Diagnostic Protocols are available from the National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network webpage.
Other pests
The following is a list of documents for other exotic and endemic pests of table grapes. Please note that this is not a complete list of pests: rather it includes pests for which documents exist in the Pest Information Document Database.
Some of the documents presented here are not tailored to the table grape industry and are included for information only.