Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL)

Latest Research

The Future Orchards® Library offers a complete archive of field-walk notes, articles and analyses related to Future Orchards® projects, as well as quick access to current events and webinars.

Future Orchards Library

Cutting edge R&D to increase your orchard’s competitiveness

APAL Digital

APAL Digital Browse a selection of videos, webinars, and podcasts from across the horticulture industry. You’ll discover R&D-focused...

TV

Watch the latest episode of our new TV series.

Programs

From actionable R&D to insightful market intelligence, we are driving aligned, long-term transformation of the apple and pear industry

Future Orchards®

Cutting edge R&D to increase your orchard’s competitiveness

Future Business

People. Processes. Systems. Unlocking the next wave of value.

Variety Commercialisation

Bringing new varieties to global markets

Export Readiness & Market Access

Equipping industry to leverage export opportunities.

Industry Data

Improving decision making on orchard and in the pack house.

Industry Advocacy

Championing horticulture and amplifying growers’ voices.

News & Resources

Our global network of technical advisors, experienced growers and commercial experts will keep you up-to-date with news and leading edge insights.

Business Management

Staying compliant when using labour hire contractors

Do you know your responsibilities for workers’ rights and wellbeing when using a labour hire contractor? Slavery, tragically,…

Biosecurity

Honey bee genetic program extended

The Australian apple industry is among the beneficiaries of the extension of the Plan Bee program, which…

Quality Management

Fogging fungicides offer drench-free future

Fogging with post-harvest fungicides promises to slash the handling of fruit heading into storage, reducing labour costs, fruit…

Industry Best Practice

Orchard Business Analysis report for 2022–23

The Orchard Business Analysis report for the 2022 and 2023 forecast year is now available on request for…

News

2023 Future Orchards Spring Series wrap-up

Last week the Future Orchards® Walks Spring Series took place across Australia with the Tasmania, Batlow, Southern Victoria…

News

2023 Future Orchards Spring Series – what we have seen and heard so far

This week the Future Orchards® Walks Spring Series are taking place across Australia with the Batlow, Southern Victoria…

Events

Connect with fellow growers, exporters, packhouse managers and researchers at horticultural events across Australia.

November 22

APAL Annual General Meeting 2023

All APAL members are invited to attend APAL’s 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 22 November 2023 at…

October 24

Precision Technology in Orchards – Dual Hopper Variable Rate Spreader Demo

As part of AgriFutures Australia’s Producer Technology Uptake Program, APAL is leading a project investigating the costs and…

June 3

Hort Connections 2024

Hort Connections 2024 will be held in Melbourne, following a highly celebrated Hort Connections 2023 in Adelaide. Hort…

June 3

Hort Connections 2024

Hort Connections 2024 will be held in Melbourne, following a highly celebrated Hort Connections 2023 in Adelaide. Hort…

February 20

evokeAG. 2024

evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 will be held on the 20-21 February 2024 in Perth, Western Australia, with early bird ticket…

October 31

Western Australian Horticulture Update 2023

The biennial Western Australian Horticulture Update (WAHU) event is back again, bringing all areas of horticulture together to grow…

October 26

National Farmers’ Federation National Conference

The National Farmers’ Federation National Conference is the pre-eminent event for Australia’s farm sector – bringing farm leaders,…

Support for Growth

Latest Research

The Future Orchards® Library offers a complete archive of field-walk notes, articles and analyses related to Future Orchards® projects, as well as quick access to current events and webinars.

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Our global network of technical advisors, experienced growers and commercial experts will keep you up-to-date with news and leading edge insights.

Business Management

Staying compliant when using labour hire contractors

Biosecurity

Honey bee genetic program extended

Quality Management

Fogging fungicides offer drench-free future

Industry Best Practice

Orchard Business Analysis report for 2022–23

News

2023 Future Orchards Spring Series wrap-up

News

2023 Future Orchards Spring Series – what we have seen and heard so far

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Connect with fellow growers, exporters, packhouse managers and researchers at horticultural events across Australia.

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APAL Annual General Meeting 2023

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Precision Technology in Orchards – Dual Hopper Variable Rate Spreader Demo

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Hort Connections 2024

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evokeAG. 2024

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Western Australian Horticulture Update 2023

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National Farmers’ Federation National Conference

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