Profitability at core of apple and pear initiative
September 13, 2023The latest round of the Productivity, Irrigation, Pests and Soils (PIPS) program aims to strengthen orchard profitability and…
Improving bee performance
August 30, 2023Gordon Brown reviews a method of ‘training’ bees to selectively harvest nectar and pollen from apple and pear…
How genetics could bolster honey bee defences
August 23, 2023A new study is looking into the possibility of breeding honey bees to be disease resistant and more…
Understanding apple sunburn damage in response to sunlight
August 16, 2023Important research conducted at the Tatura SmartFarm by Agriculture Victoria Research scientists highlights the importance of light quality…
Untangling the netting options
August 1, 2023Growers and netting installers share their insights into considerations when choosing the right netting for your orchard needs…
Potential to improve crop quality and yield supports case for variable rate spreader
July 25, 2023Can the practical application of precision horticultural technologies improve returns in apple and pear orchards? A trial in…
Understanding crop load in European pears
July 19, 2023Research aims to inform the development of crop load targets and management strategies/tools to aid growers in optimising…
APAL’s Future Orchards Winter Series wraps up with valuable insights and strategies for orchard performance
June 28, 2023Last week saw the conclusion of APAL’s 2023 Future Orchards® Winter Series walks. The orchard walks took place…
Future Orchards Trial Program – Enabling growers to explore their challenges
APAL is launching a new small scale research program aimed at responding to emerging issues and enabling growers…
Invaluable two-way conversations at PIPS3 roadshow
June 21, 2023The PIPS3 Program has completed a mammoth roadshow across apple and pear growing regions of Australia, to extend…
