When do vegetative buds turn into flower buds in pear trees?
August 14, 2024Monitoring floral initiation timing in pears aims to inform future research into the triggers of flower development. To…
The power of LiDAR
August 7, 2024How does light interception affect yield and fruit quality, particularly if trees are grown under solar panels? AgVic…
Improved calcium absorption for fruit quality
May 29, 2024Gordon Brown reviews research investigating how foliar-applied potassium and calcium affects fruit quality. In modern apple production the…
Nutrient management for pome fruit
May 15, 2024The key to a targeted approach to nutrient management is understanding your soil, leaf composition and nutrient levels…
PIPS 4 Profit program: Informing more profitable and sustainable apple and pear orchards
May 1, 2024The latest iteration of the program aims to respond to industry efforts to address current operating challenges and…
Working with trees delivers ASE results for Allan Brothers
February 28, 2024Understanding tree physiology and the complexity of natural plant hormones is key to managing crop load. Key points…
Does orchard floor management improve soil health?
January 31, 2024“Soils are the basis of life. Ninety–five percent of our food comes from the soil.” – Maria Helena…
Smarter pear orchards
November 8, 2023The experimental pear blocks at the Tatura SmartFarm and other commercial blocks have hosted important research to give…
Technology driven apple orchards
Researchers have been using smart tech and biotech to investigate how to improve orchard design, crop load management…
Understanding Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot
September 13, 2023During the 2023 APAL Technical Symposium last month, Associate Professor Femi Akinsanmi presented his research on Alternaria leaf…
