Initiated in 2017 as a collaboration between MGG Cooperative and other industry partners - the Innovation Vineyard Project (IVP) has evolved to a collection of vineyard blocks at Rothay Vineyard, Wratt’s Road, Rapaura, Marlborough. 

 
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Within these blocks, the IVP aims to implement management systems that are considered current ‘best practice’. In addition, we are able to overlay some blue-sky technologies and then demonstrate process and outcomes to MGG Cooperative Members. This is an ever evolving and progressive initiative, with an exciting vision and collaborative approach within the sector.

 

“Secondarily, we have a location that can be utilised for conducting trials, internally, and with external parties.”

— Project Chairman. MGG Cooperative.

 
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A small committee has been compiled to lead and manage the project.

 
 

Ben McLauchlan
Owner and manager of the Innovation Vineyard
Grower and Board Director for MGG Cooperative

Mart Verstappen
Viticulturist / Membership Manager
MGG Cooperative

Dr Stuart Field
Lecturer and Scientist
NMIT

Jason Randall
Operations Manager
Rothay Vineyard

Tim Herd
MGGC Grower and Owner H&H Contracting

 
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Each year, the committee aims to assess new as well as ongoing projects for their benefits. These will be presented to MGG Coopertaive members annually through an organised program of;

Field days
Brief, top line and interactive. 

Seminars
A means to deliver and discuss topics in a more in-depth manner.

Informative notes and handouts