RV – the answer to a future-proofed New Zealand wine industry?

Wilson, 2022

Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme report reviewing sustainable wine production in NZ and outlining its goals; considering how regenerative viticulture aligns with these goals and if it addresses climate change; the current role of RV in the NZ wine industry and proposing a plan of action

September 2nd, 2024
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