Quality is up, pear volumes are down and club varieties continue to rise in 2024
May 15, 2024The near-complete APAL Orchard Census has played a key role in this year’s industry crop estimate which is…
Nutrient management for pome fruit
The key to a targeted approach to nutrient management is understanding your soil, leaf composition and nutrient levels…
Homegrown soil carbon – soil carbon basics
May 1, 2024Understanding soil carbon is fundamental to improving orchard soil health. Key definitions Soil organic matter (SOM) is any…
Precision orcharding to manage variability
April 17, 2024As part of the AgriFutures Australia Producer Technology Uptake Program, APAL and growers in the Goulburn Valley have…
Technical skills development for emerging orchard managers
February 21, 2024A new intensive short course being created by APAL aims to upskill up-and-coming orchard managers in practical fruit…
Does orchard floor management improve soil health?
January 31, 2024“Soils are the basis of life. Ninety–five percent of our food comes from the soil.” – Maria Helena…
SITplus sets Australia up for Queensland fruit fly suppression
January 17, 2024Sterile insect technique (SIT) involves developing and mass-rearing sterile fruit flies, which are then released into Queensland fruit…
Making the decision to invest in netting
November 29, 2023Orchard management adjustments are one of the many considerations when planning to net your orchard according to Pomona…
Do your apples look good on the outside but brown and ugly on the inside?
November 14, 2023Researchers have identified predictors of flesh browning by examining the factors that may lead to flesh browning, including…
Future Orchards Trial Program: Enabling growers to explore their challenges
November 6, 2023The Future Orchards® Trial Program commenced this year with the aim of responding to emerging issues and enabling…
