VINESHIELD™
Biological Vineyard Protection for Healthier Vines, Better Fruit and Higher Returns
Australian vineyards face increasing pressure from soil-borne pathogens, trunk diseases, foliar diseases, declining soil health and rising input costs. When vines are stressed, they become more susceptible to disease, nutrient deficiencies, poor fruit set, reduced sugar development and lower yields.
VineShield™ combines soil biology, plant nutrition, precision agronomy and drone intelligence into a complete vineyard health program designed to build stronger vines from the ground up.
By supporting beneficial soil microbes, improving nutrient cycling and enhancing vine resilience, VineShield™ helps growers produce healthier vines, improved fruit quality and more profitable vineyards.
Why VineShield™ Matters
Every season vineyards lose productivity through:
- Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe necator)
- Downy Mildew (Plasmopara viticola)
- Botrytis Bunch Rot (Botrytis cinerea)
- Black Spot (Guignardia bidwellii)
- Anthracnose (Elsinoe ampelina)
- Trunk disease complexes including Eutypa Dieback and Esca
- Soil biological decline
- Nutrient lock-up
- Reduced root activity
- Environmental stress
These challenges reduce canopy performance, fruit quality, sugar accumulation and overall vineyard profitability.
VineShield™ addresses these challenges by strengthening vine health before disease becomes a major problem.
The AgFalcon Vineyard System™
Science. Biology. Technology.
The AgFalcon approach integrates:
Soil Analysis
Understand the biological, nutritional and physical condition of your vineyard soils.
Biology
Introduce beneficial microbes that improve nutrient cycling, root health and soil function.
Precision Agronomy
Tailored recommendations based on vineyard-specific data.
Drone Intelligence
NDRE, thermal imagery and prescription mapping help identify stress before yield is impacted.
Together, these tools allow growers to make better decisions and maximise vineyard performance.
The VineShield™ 3-Layer System
1. FOUNDATION LAYER
BioEarth®
The biological foundation of VineShield.
BioEarth introduces beneficial microorganisms and carbon-rich organic matter that support:
- Improved soil biology
- Enhanced nutrient availability
- Increased root development
- Better moisture retention
- Improved soil structure
- Stronger vine establishment
Healthy soils create stronger vines.
2. ACTIVATION LAYER
BioEssentials®
BioEssentials activates biological processes within the soil and vine.
Benefits include:
- Increased microbial activity
- Enhanced nutrient mobilisation
- Improved canopy development
- Better root performance
- Greater stress resilience
- Improved nutrient uptake efficiency
The result is more balanced vine growth and stronger seasonal performance.
3. PERFORMANCE LAYER
Crop BioLife®
Crop BioLife helps unlock the vineyard’s genetic potential by supporting plant physiology during key growth stages.
Benefits include:
- Enhanced photosynthesis
- Improved energy production
- Better fruit development
- Increased sugar accumulation (Brix)
- Improved colour development
- Improved fruit quality
- Better yield potential
Target Diseases of VineShield™
Powdery Mildew
(Erysiphe necator)
Can cause:
- Reduced photosynthesis
- Poor bunch development
- Fruit quality reduction
- Yield loss
Downy Mildew
(Plasmopara viticola)
Can cause:
- Leaf loss
- Reduced vine vigour
- Fruit damage
- Significant yield reduction
Botrytis Bunch Rot
(Botrytis cinerea)
Can cause:
- Bunch rot
- Harvest losses
- Reduced wine quality
- Quality downgrades
Black Spot
(Guignardia bidwellii)
Can cause:
- Leaf lesions
- Fruit spotting
- Defoliation
- Reduced vineyard productivity
Anthracnose
(Elsinoe ampelina)
Can cause:
- Shoot infections
- Berry lesions
- Reduced fruit quality
- Yield reduction
Trunk Diseases
Including:
- Eutypa Dieback
- Esca
- Botryosphaeria Dieback
