Jason Shields’ June 2014 presentation shows how block-level measurements and explicit targets can turn Focus Orchard observations into…
Peter Sanders shares a grower-focused approach to using expert advice, benchmarking and observation to improve orchard performance, while…
A 29 May 2014 Ardmona trial comparing chemical thinning, top-of-tree flower removal and complete fruit removal to improve…
A good pruning job is one of the best foundations you can lay down to maximise orchard performance....
John Wilton’s detailed pruning guide covering canopy light interception, branch density, vigour control, measurable pruning targets and practical…
Future Orchards® trial by Virginie Grégoire at Lardner, Victoria, examining how crop load influences canopy development and early…
Three Bridges, Victoria trial by Virginie Grégoire comparing Ruby Pink™ fruit grown as singles versus clusters to inform…
Authors: John Wilton and Ross Wilson, AgFirst, New Zealand. Using two Focus Orchards in Victoria and South...
John Wilton and Ross Wilson use Victorian and South Australian Focus Orchard case studies to show how irrigation,…
Strategic planning has enabled two Focus Orchards within the Future Orchards® program, one in Tasmania and one in...
Future Orchards® article by AgFirst using Focus Orchard examples to show how strategic planning, variety choice, redevelopment, intensive…
Stephen Tancred outlines practical harvest management for maintaining fruit quality, including maturity decisions, picker training, careful handling, equipment…
Future Orchards® 2013–14 trial report from Stanthorpe, Queensland, examining the robustness of orchard spray-thinning decisions and their relationship…
Future Orchards® 2013–14 trial report from Orange, NSW, examining spray-thinning decisions in a commercial orchard and their role…
Orange trial demonstrating a block-based fertiliser budgeting approach for Pink Lady and the value of matching inputs to…
