Driving change in your orchard
September 7, 2022Smarter orchards will harness technology, data and the latest research findings to be more efficient and profitable into…
New Zealand apple and pear growers adapting to new horizons
“Adapting to New Horizons” – exploring how growers and exporters can modify and adapt in order to remain…
Size sampling in seconds – Spectre on show at APAL Orchard Tour
September 5, 2022Award-winning agritech company Hectre was showcased at the APAL Orchard Tour on 2 September. On display was Spectre,…
Working smarter, not harder
April 28, 2021Attract and retain workers Quality gains outstrip harvest cost savings Simple, accessible, consistent canopies essential Securing labour was…
APAL Forum 2021 – Grow Beyond
Sunday 30 May – Tuesday 1 June 2021 APAL is excited to announce its 2021 Industry Forum will…
Lessons learnt from Covid-19
The impact the Covid-19 virus has had on the world is unprecedented. The level and type of threat…
APAL Post-harvest Seminar goes online to explore smart packhouse
January 13, 2021APAL’s Post-harvest Seminar on Wednesday 20 January 2021 will be delivered entirely online as COVID-19 and border restrictions…
Flowering stage detection shows ‘amazing accuracy’
December 15, 2020Apple flowering stages from green tip to petal fall can now be accurately detected and mapped by machines…
Robotic harvesting to kick off in GV
November 18, 2020Apples will be harvested robotically at Goulburn Valley-based Turnbull Brothers Orchards this season in what is believed to…
Automation, harvest assist, and more options to reduce labour load
September 9, 2020Rising chances of labour shortages next harvest have left growers in the lurch when it comes to picking…
