Climate and environment
Nominations now open for 2026 APAL Awards for Excellence
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the Australian apple and pear industry? Nominate...
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the Australian apple and pear industry? Nominate...
Research led by Agriculture Victoria pathologist Dr Tonya Wiechel is evaluating promising biological control agents identified in global research, testing them against...
APAL is pleased to announce that the next Future Orchards® international grower tour will be held in Italy from 23–27 November 2026 where participants...
The APAL MRL app has transitioned to a new, centralised, multi-industry platform, which is available on both app...
Australian fresh produce is highly regarded in China, and quality and branding are key to maintaining this premium positioning. Jonathan Cox’s relationship with China began at...
A new approach to pesticide design aims to identify safer, more selective and environmentally friendly agents for the control of insect and arachnid pests. Of...
How can we increase ROI per unit in a price-constrained market? What strategies can help increase Class 1...
What is the role of IPDM in biosecurity matters and what do growers and orchard workers need to...
Gordon Brown reviews research investigating the impacts of microplastics on seedling apple rootstock performance. Plastics have become...
Insights into how to navigate rising costs and inelastic pricing, redefine your approach and ensure your business survives...
Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture are working on several initiatives that support an integrated, more ecological-based approach to managing key pests in...
PIPS 4 Profit investigates evidenced supported environmental sustainability indicators for apple and pear orchards. Apple and pear businesses participate in...
At APAL’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, held on Thursday 27 November 2025 in Melbourne, the organisation confirmed several...
If you grow multiple crops, you may see this message from other sources, but we are bringing to...
Simpler systems, simpler decisions, simpler rules Sound decision-making, shifting to simpler systems and not cutting costs were key...