Practical Agronomy & Vineyard Support

Whether you are preparing to plant for the first time or gearing up for another harvest, we’re here to help you make confident and effective decisions to help you reach your goals. Suited to helping single-person outfits, smallholdings and larger farm businesses, Croftstead is agile and adaptable, always putting you and your business first.

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“Croftstead’s consultancy offerings are rooted in service & grown with care. Our goal is to cultivate connections that last, working together for meaningful outcomes.”

Tim Ferris-Brown
Founder

  • In-Person Agronomy & Vineyard Support

    Growing season farm walks monthly or fortnightly
    On demand farm walks for ad hoc challenges
    Winemaking & End Product Strategy tailored to you
    Farm & vineyard upskilling hands-on knowledge sharing
    Advanced planning sessions

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    Remote Agronomy & Vineyard Support

    Free Initial Consultation - 30 mins
    Basic Service - 1 hr calls
    Advanced Service - 2 hrs or more phone or video calls
    The Vineyard Helpline - Unlimited calls

  • Custom Project Management & Consulting

    Short term guidance for specific challenges or tasks.
    End-to-end oversight including planning, budgeting, and delivery
    Flexible arrangements designed around your timeline and needs

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    Vineyard Viability Studies

    Soil and site assessment - structure, drainage, and suitability for vines
    Climate and aspect analysis - temperature, sunlight, rainfall, and frost risk
    Varietal suitability - matching grape varieties to site conditions and goals

Contact Us

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