Precision orcharding through variable rate spreading
September 27, 2023Can variable rate fertiliser application lead to improved outcomes in tree fruit orchards? APAL has successfully secured funding…
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…
Four growers’ share their insights into netting options
August 1, 2023As part of the Untangling the netting options story which first featured in the Winter 2023 edition of…
Quality program to put data into marketing decisions
April 26, 2023Ensuring a great consumer experience each time an apple or pear is eaten is at the heart of…
Steady purchasing points to more consistent buying patterns
April 19, 2023This autumn, APAL Industry Data Manager Lauren Mann takes a look at trends in apple consumption volume and…
Dive into data
Don’t have the skills or time to write your own data analysis program, or deterred by the idea…
Santa Rita harnesses data to power smarter decisions
April 18, 2023Having timely data is at the heart of day-to-day decision-making for the Martella family in Western Australia. Key…
November 2022 Future Orchards® Spring Series Event Details
October 19, 2022Do you have a harvest target? What’s your plan to achieve it? Join us at APAL’s Future Orchards®…
