Fruit Fly success in the Torres Strait
July 28, 2021The Torres Strait is a key line of defence in protecting the horticulture industry from potentially devastating pests…
New toolkit makes biosecurity a breeze
Do you know a grower who is already a biosecurity hero? Nominations are open for the Australian Biosecurity…
Grants, rebates and training opportunities
Agricultural Development Fund (Tasmania) Up to $3 million will be available in grants via the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF),…
Apple and pear industry benefits from revised IPDM manual
July 21, 2021By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) The well-regarded Integrated Pest Disease and Weed Management (IPDM) manual for Australian Apple and…
30th Annual Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
June 23, 2021The 30th annual Fruit Growers Tasmania (FGT) conference took place in Launceston last week, following the 2020 hiatus. FGT…
Alternative biosecurity pathways to markets
May 19, 2021As fruit industries sharpen their focus on accessing high value export markets, CSIRO-led research is improving the science-base…
Vale – John Corboy
May 5, 2021Well-known apple and pear industry personality John Corboy died on Saturday, 24 April, after a long battle with…
Keeping it clean when pruning
April 28, 2021Coming to the end of harvest, and starting to think about pruning? Have you considered how you and…
Protecting orchard businesses
April 21, 2021The apple and pear industry are currently facing very distinct but important issues. Importation of US Apples The…
Grower input sought to guide future traceability
February 15, 2021The advantages and possibilities of tracing apples and pears through all stages of production, processing and distribution are…
