New season supply insights to inform planning
March 18, 2026Apple growers were able to review seasonal supply levels over the 2025 season to assist in future planning,…
Ripening pears after 1-MCP treatment
Gordon Brown reviews Portuguese research investigating the use of 1-NAA to reverse the inhibition of ripening in pears…
No Snackgrets apples marketing campaign hits the sweet spot
March 11, 2026A combination of targeted advertising and instore sampling of apple varieties is captivating consumers’ attention. Australia’s apple industry…
Keeping a lid on PSHB
Know the damage signs to look for in the case of a polyphagus shot-hole borer infestation, and which…
Young growers building new skills and networks on orchard walks
March 4, 2026Round three of the Future Orchards® Young Grower Immersion Program saw three participants spend a week with the…
Meet the industry’s next generation of researchers
The PIPS 4 Profit program is committed to developing emerging talent within the apple and pear industry’s research community. Australia’s apple and pear industry continues to need researchers who are experienced…
Psychosocial hazards in the workplace
February 25, 2026Psychological health is as important as physical health, but what is considered a psychosocial hazard and what can…
IPDM in focus: Common (brown) garden snail
The common garden snail can have a big impact in the orchard, but it can be managed with…
Smarter orchard renovation: boosting returns with multi-leader training systems
February 18, 2026A variety of planar canopy structures are being trialled and evaluated in Tasmania under an orchard renovation scenario….
Fruit quality lift in 2025, project shows
February 11, 2026Transparent, timely data has helped strengthen quality performance across several of Australia’s apple and pear growing regions. The…
