Supporting the next generation
APAL’s Emerging Growers initiative brings together early-career orchardists and future leaders to learn, connect and grow.
Whether you’re taking on more responsibility in a family orchard or starting out in the industry, this page highlights the programs, events and resources that will help you build capability and confidence.
Connect
Meet peers and mentors through orchard walks, field days and community updates.
Learn
Build technical and business skills across orchard systems, post-harvest and leadership.
Grow
Use benchmarking and practical tools to lift performance and plan your next steps.
Programs for Emerging Growers
Explore structured learning and on-orchard experiences tailored to early-career growers.
Future Orchards
Hands-on extension across growing regions with orchard walks, focus orchards and practical insights.
Young Grower Immersion Program
A week-long immersive experience travelling with the Orchard Walk team, engaging with guest speakers and peers.
Events and learning
Stay connected with what’s happening across regions — orchard walks, field days, workshops and forums.
- Orchard Walks and Field Days (Future Orchards)
- Workshops and Masterclasses
- Conferences, Forums and Webinars
Resources to build your skills
Technical knowledge
Orchard systems, irrigation and fertigation, pest and disease management, thinning, harvest and post-harvest.
Business capability
Budgeting, forecasting, labour planning, sustainability, safety and risk management.
Community and stories
Learn from other growers through case studies, Orchard Walk recaps and industry updates.
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