by James Halliday
As estimates put the crop losses from frost damage as high as 500,000 Tonnes, one-quarter of what might otherwise have been the crush, the Australian wine industry is pressing ahead with longer term investment goals. Specifically, the Winemakers\' Federation of Australia, the Wine Grape Growers Australia and the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation have identified specific research and development targets with a cost of $A225 million. The parties have released a research prospectus "Investing in Innovation" outlining 11 priority areas for research. More information at rae.blair@awri.com.au
