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Posters

  • Agnew R and Raw V 2010. Vinefax – Putting research into practice in Marlborough, New Zealand. The 14th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, Adelaide 3-8 July 2010. Pp 71 (Information and Abstracts Book; Poster 95)
  • Bennett JS, Trought MCT, Agnew R, Greven M 2007. The impact of differences in soil type on vine phenology, growth and fruit composition of Sauvignon Blanc in a Marlborough vineyard. 13th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, 28 July - 2 August 2007, Adelaide. Pp. 358.
  • Bennett JS, Trought MCT, Agnew R, Greven M 2007. The impact of differences in soil type on vine phenology, growth and fruit composition of Sauvignon Blanc in a Marlborough vineyard. 13th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, 28 July - 2 August 2007, Adelaide. Pp. 358. (Proceedings: Poster Summary.)
  • Vogeler I, Green S, Van Den Dijssel C, Davidson P, Greven M, Clothier B, Agnew R, Neal S, Chicota R, Sivakumaran S 2007. CCA leaching from treated vineyard posts. XXXth World Congress of Vine and Wine : XXXth OIV World Congress, 10-16 June 2007, Budapest, Hungary. (Proceeding : Poster 1.2.)
  • Agnew RH 2006. Vineyard weather stations in Marlborough and their role in grape disease management (Poster Abstract). New Zealand Plant Protection Annual Conference, 8-10 August 2006, Blenheim. New Zealand Plant Protection 59: 378.
  • Agnew R, Trought MCT, Greven M, Brady J 2006. The impact of site selection and vine management on Sauvignon blanc fruit and vine development within Marlborough. Wine growing for the future: Sixth International Cool Climate Symposium for Viticulture & Oenology, 6-10 February 2006, Christchurch. Pp. 41. (Paper & Abstract Book; Poster: 25 WG.).
  • Dixon R, Trought MCT, Brady J, Agnew R, Greven M 2006. The terroir of a Marlborough Sauvignon blanc vineyard: the influence of soil textural changes on vine development. Wine growing for the future: Sixth International Cool Climate Symposium for Viticulture & Oenology, 6-10 February 2006, Christchurch. Pp. 222. (Paper & Abstract Book; Poster: 65 WG.).
  • M. Greven, B. Robinson, S. Green, R. Agnew, S. Neal, B. Clothier and P. Davidson 2006. The leaching of CCA from vineyard posts in Marlborough. 6th International; Cool Climate Symposium for Viticulture and Oenology, Christchurch, Feb 2006.
  • M. Greven, S. Neal, B. West, S. Green, B. Clothier 2006. The use of Partial Rootzone Drying (PRD) in Sauvignon blanc grapes in Marlborough. 6th International; Cool Climate Symposium for Viticulture and Oenology, Christchurch, Feb 2006.
  • Greven M, Trought M, Agnew R and Brady J 2006. Effects of viticultural practices on berry size - implications for flavour and aroma compounds in Sauvignon Blanc. 6th International; Cool Climate Symposium for Viticulture and Oenology, Christchurch, Feb 2006.
  • Mundy DC, Agnew RH, Beresford RM 2005. Seasonal timing of canopy wetness drives severity of Botrytis bunch rot in wine grapes. Innovations for sustainable plant health : The 15th biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference handbook, 26-29 September 2005, Geelong, Victoria. Pp. 342.
  • Mundy DC and Agnew RH. Vineyard mulches:  Key research findings, costs and savings from three years of investigation in New Zealand, Poster to Australian Technical Conference, July 2004
  • Agnew R, Mundy D and Balasubramaniam R. 2003. Grape disease management research has led to a change in industry practise in Marlborough New Zealand. 8th International congress of plant pathology, Christchurch, New Zealand. Volume 2 – Offered Papers. 2-7 February 2003. Poster 14.12.  Pp 187.
  • Mundy D, Agnew R. 2002: Do mulched vines produce better wines? 11th Australian wine industry technical conference, Adelaide. Pp 80-83.
  • Mundy DC, Agnew RH 2001. Do mulched prunings pose a disease risk for grapes? (Poster Abstract). New Zealand Plant Protection Annual Conference, 14-16 August 2001, Palmerston North. New Zealand Plant Protection 54: 252.
  • Scott K, Balasubramaniam R, Agnew R, McDonald A. 1998. The potential of commercial solid waste streams for sustainable vineyard management. Proceedings New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science and the New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science annual convention 24-26 August 1998, Napier, New Zealand
  • Agnew R, Balasubramaniam R, Scott K, Sullivan A, Edwards R, Integrated disease management system for wine grapes.  Proceedings New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science and the New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science annual convention 24-26 August 1998, Napier, New Zealand
  • Agnew R, Balasubramaniam R. 1995 Performance of sweet cherry cultivar Stella on new clonal rootstocks.  New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science conference 1995, Nelson, New Zealand.

Abstracts and Conference presentations

  • Agnew R. 2010. Climate risks associated with growing grapes in cool climate regions. In workshop titled “Manipulation of wine styles and quality from cool climate vineyards” The 14th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, Adelaide. (Information and Abstracts Book; Workshop program Sunday 4 July 2010)
  • Agnew R, and Wood P. 2010. Practical steps to reduce botrytis bunch rot in a cool climate vineyard. In workshop titled “Botrytis bunch rot in cool climate regions” The 14th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, Adelaide. (Information and Abstracts Book; Workshop program Saturday 3 July 2010)
  • Wood P and Agnew R. 2009. Canopy management – A powerful tool for reducing Botrytis. New Zealand Winegrowers Marlborough Grape Day 3 June 2010.
  • Agnew R. 2009. Seasonal climate comparisons and grapevine growth stage development. New Zealand Winegrowers Marlborough Seminar 17 December 2009.
  • Agnew R. 2009. Mulch for sustainable production. 15th New Zealand Winegrowers, Romeo Bragato Conference, Hawke’s Bay, 20-22 August 2009. Pp 213-220.
  • Agnew R, Rankin D, Bennett J and Trought M. 2008. Differences in grapevine phenology related to soil temperature and soil moisture measured using a wireless mesh network. 14th New Zealand Winegrowers, Romeo Bragato Conference, Christchurch, 21-23 August 2008. Pp 117-127.
  • Agnew R, Trought M, Greven M, Bennett J, Parr W. Effect of viticultural practices on Sauvignon Blanc Aromas. Getting Savvy about aromas workshop, 12th New Zealand Winegrowers, Romeo Bragato Conference, Queenstown, August 2006
  • Mills T, Green S, Agnew R, MundyD, Greven M, Clothier B 2005. Life cycle assessment (LCA) for New Zealand production systems - the relative costs and benefits of doing things differently in the production of wine grapes. Limiting Factors for Primary Production : New Zealand Institute of Agricultural & Horticultural Science Convention Incorporating the Agronomy Society of New Zealand & the N.Z. Society of Plant Physiologists : Programme & Abstracts, 22-24 June 2005, Lincoln University, Canterbury. Pp. 19.
  • Agnew R, Trought M, Greven M. and Brady J. Sub-Regional Variation in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Part of Regional expression of wine flavour and aroma workshop at 11th New Zealand Winegrowers, Romeo Bragato Conference, Gisborne, August 2005.
  • Vogeler I, Green S, Dijssel C, Davidson P, Greven M, Clothier B, Agnew R, Neal S, Chicota R, Sivakumaran S 2006. Leaching of CCA from treated vineyard posts. Implementing sustainable nutrient management strategies in agriculture: Proceedings of the 19th Annual Workshop held by the Fertilizer & Lime Research Centre, Massey University In conjuction with the 29th Technical Conference of the New Zealand Fertiliser Manufacturers' Research Association, 8-9 February 2006, Palmerston North. Pp. 213-216. (Fertilizer and Lime Research Centre Occasional Report ;
  • Agnew R.H., Mundy D.C., Spiers M., Greven M. 2004. Waste stream utilisation for sustainable viticulture.  Proceedings 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Winery Wastes Management, Barcelona, 24-26 May. 
  • Agnew R.H., Mundy D.C., Balasubramaniam R. 2004. The effects of spraying strategies based on monitored disease risk on grape disease control and fungicide usage in Marlborough.  NZPP conference, Hamilton, 10 August 2004.
  • Mundy D.C. and Agnew R.H.  Methods for the detection of microfungi in New Zealand vineyard soils after a single application of organic mulch.  Proceedings of the 3rd Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium, February 2004.
  • Spiers M, Fietje G, Agnew R 2002. Making mulch and the value of its application. Proceedings 8th Romeo Bragato Conference [8].
  • Mundy DC, Agnew RH 2001. Mulched vines = better wine? Proceedings 11th Australian Wine industry Technical Conference: 220
  • Balasubramaniam R. Edwards W.R.N. Agnew R.H., Scott K. 200?  A multifaceted approach to grape Botrytis disease management. Proceedings Australian Society of Viticulture & Oenology workshop – Managing bunch rots
  • Scott K, Balasubramaniam R, Agnew R, McDonald A, 1998. The potential of commercial solid waste streams for sustainable vineyard management. Proceedings New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science and the New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science annual convention 24-26 August 1998, Napier, New Zealand
  • Agnew R, Balasubramaniam R, Scott K, Sullivan A, Edwards R. Integrated disease management system for wine grapes.  Proceedings New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science and the New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science annual convention 24-26 August 1998, Napier, New Zealand
  • Balasubramaniam R, Scott K, Agnew R, McDonald A. 1998. Options for waste stream utilisation for sustainable viticulture. New Zealand Land Treatment Collective Conference, 17 March 1998, Blenheim, New Zealand.
  • Balasubramaniam R, Scott K, Agnew R, McDonald A 1998. The potential of commercial solid waste streams for sustainable vineyard management. Proceedings / New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science and the New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science Annual convention 1998: 27 & 55
  • Balasubramaniam R, Edwards W.R.N. Agnew R, Scott K, Sullivan A, Tidy I. 1998  Development of a decision support system for integrated disease management system of wine grapes Proceedings Romeo Bragato conference 1998.
  • Edwards W.R.N. Balasubramaniam R, Agnew R, 1998 Sensing conditions for Botrytis infection in the field: design and deployment of surrogate sensors for wine grapes.  Proceedings Romeo Bragato conference 1998.
  • Balasubramaniam R, Agnew R, Scott K.  Strategies for Botrytis management in wine grapes.  Paper presented at the Romeo Bragato Conference, Gisborne 29-30 August 1997.
  • Edwards W.R.N. Balasubramaniam R, Agnew R, 1997.  Sensing conditions for Botrytis infection in the field: design and deployment of surrogate sensors for wine grapes. Australasian Plant Pathology Society conference 1997.
  • Messelink G, Balasubramaniam R, Magarey P, Alspach P, Agnew R, 1997.  Modelling powdery mildew epidemics on wine grapes in Australia and New Zealand for threshold based spraying.  Australasian Plant Pathology Society conference 1997.
  • Balasubramaniam R, Agnew R,1996. Integrated disease management system for winegrapes.  A presentation at the New Zealand Society for Viticulture and Oenology, November 1995.
  • Balasubramaniam R, Agnew R, Foley L, Moore T, Kloosterman P. 1995. Field testing of an infection model for targeting sprays to manage Botrytis bunch rot of grapes.  Australasian Plant Pathology Society conference 1995.
  • Agnew R, Balasubramaniam R. The potential for improving cherry fruit quality through the use of gibberellin. Proceedings New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science and the New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science annual convention 21-23 August 1991, Tauranga, New Zealand

Popular Articles

  • Agnew R. Met Report. WinePress.  From December 1994 to August 2010 Rob has written approximately 160 monthly Met Report articles that have appeared in WinePress, the official magazine of Marlborough Winegrowers.
  • Agnew RH and Mundy DC 2010. The effects of using mulch in vineyards on soil and plant properties. New Zealand Winegrowers Fact Sheet.
  • Agnew RH and Mundy DC 2010. Practical aspects to consider before applying mulch to vineyards. New Zealand Winegrowers Fact Sheet.
  • Agnew R. 2009. Viticulture and wine research in Marlborough. Plant & Food Research Fact Sheet.
  • Mundy DC, Agnew RH 2007. The effect of mulch on young grapevines. Winepress. v. 156. Pp. 17.
  • Agnew R.H, Greven M, Green S, Mills T, Neal S, Mundy D, Clothier B 2005. The water-saving value of mulches in vineyards. Wispas 90:1.
  • Agnew R.H. and Mundy D.C.  Investigation of the effects of mulch on growth and root development of young grapevines in Marlborough.  The Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower and Winemaker, July 2004.
  • Mundy D and Agnew R. 2004: Investigation of the effects of mulch on growth and root development of young grapevines in Marlborough. The Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker: 91-92.
  • Mundy D and Agnew R. 2004: Shallow roots with mulch maybe, but not at the expense of structure. The Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker: 53-55.
  • Agnew R.H., Mundy D.C., Balasubramaniam R. 2003. Managing grape disease.  Article that appeared in Food Technology in New Zealand. June 2003.
  • Mundy D., Agnew R., Wood P., Gurnsey S., Henshall W., Chynoweth R. and Beresford R. 2003. Research on botrytis bunch rot prediction in New Zealand vineyards.  The Australian Grapegrower & Winemaker, Nov 2003. Also reprinted in Winepress Issue No 124 Dec 2003.
  • Agnew R, 2004. Satellite Frost Mapping. Winepress Issue No. 118 June 2003.  pgs 19-20.
  • Agnew R, 2004. Frost and Growing Degree Mapping of Marlborough. Winepress Issue No. 124 December 2003.
  • Agnew R, Mundy D,; and Spiers. 2003.  Effects of organic mulch on soil and plant nutrients.  Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower and Winemaker. Technical Issue 2003.
  • Agnew R,  Mixing mulch in Marlborough – Article written by Roger Bourne, editor of New Zealand Grapegrower in consultation with Rob after the publication of the “mulch for sustainable production” booklet.  New Zealand Grapegrower, Autumn 2003 edition. Vol 4 No 1.
  • Agnew R, Mulch proves worth – Article published in Food Technology in New Zealand. Vol 38 No 2, Feb 2003
  • Mundy, D. Agnew, R. 2002: Grape marc in mulches: the potassium effect. Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker (March): 59-62.
  • Agnew R, Researchers mulch waste into fine wine.  An article written by freelance journalist Tony Orman.  Marlborough Saturday Express. 29 September 2001
  • Agnew R, Vinefax, Popular grape grower service.  Article written by HortResearch journalist, Liz Brook and published in the magazine Wine Technology in New Zealand. August 2001.
  • Agnew R, Mundy D The effect of undervine mulch on yeast available nitrogen of grape juice Winepress 103 10-12 2001
  • Agnew R. The effect of undervine mulch on soil and air temperatures in a vineyard Winepress 102 12-15 2001
  • Agnew R, Vineyard mulching for sustainable production. 2001.  An article in WinePress issue number 98, May 2001.
  • Agnew R, Waste stream utilisation for sustainable viticulture  An article in Nelson Marlborough Farming magazine, early 2000.
  • Agnew R, Waste stream utilisation for sustainable viticulture  An article in IRRI, a newsletter for the Agriculture New Zealand Irrigation Scheduling Service, early 2000