Services

A wide range of services can be offered and tailored specifically to the client needs. Weeks Consulting is an agile and flexible business that is able to address specific problems on a one-off basis, or work with clients to offer ongoing advice and support.  Andrew is in the rare position of being able to draw on experience in these vastly different fields, and can offer services accordingly.

VITICULTURE & VINEYARD MANAGEMENT

Viticulture

  • Independent vineyard and fruit assessment and
  • Pest and disease monitoring
  • Problem solving
  • Nutrition advice and management
  • Canopy management and pruning advice
  • Growing for quality
  • Pest and disease management
  • Vineyard sprayer calibration and setup

Vineyard Management

  • Development of site-specific whole of vineyard management programs
  • Vineyard establishment advice
  • Business support and business tools – specific to business needs
  • Staff training and support
  • Strategic grape growing business support
  • Alternative business models

TRAINING & ADVOCACY

Extension and Education

  • Grower liaison work
  • Training, education and extension of research results to individuals or teams
  • Preparation and presentation of technical material suited to target audience

Advocacy, Communication and Policy

  • Preparation of submissions and media releases
  • Wordsmithing and preparation of newsletters and other extension or information material
  • Preparation, consultation and presentation of policy positions, specialising in wine and agriculture