Section 2.3: Vineyard Suitability for Grafting – Grafting budget

It is a good idea to set a budget prior to committing to a grafting project so there are no hidden surprises and for cashflow purposes. For budgeting (preparation to filling the wire and dormancy) there are a number of costs to consider when grafting;  Direct costs Item DescriptionEstimated Cost in A$* Virus testing$200/sample Budwood$0.40/stick (2 grafted vines) Cordon cutting and removal$0.80 – $3.50/vine Cordon wire replacement$2/m Grafting$2.80/vine Tying up$1/vine Training x 6 passes$1.50/vine/pass Pruning$0.50/vine Regrafts Consumables Item DescriptionEstimated Cost in A$* Wound paint/chemical String Tape guns/tapeGrafting tapeVine guards Other indirect costs Item DescriptionEstimated Cost in A$* Toilet hireSpraying IrrigationNutritionRegraftingMidrow – slashingWeed management *Prices … Continued