IPDM in focus: woolly apple aphid management
August 24, 2022This article was first published in the Winter 2022 edition of AFG. It was prepared by Emily Crawford,…
Make no mistake, Trent turns adversity to advantage
August 2, 2022Grower of the Year is awarded to an individual who is outstanding across all aspects of production, including…
Agrivoltaics: power and protection in the orchard
July 18, 2022This article was written by Rajandeep Singh, Research Scientist, Agriculture Victoria, and was first published in AFG Autumn…
Goulburn Valley and Southern Vic seasonal update and ACOGs
December 13, 2021Season to date Rainfall across Victoria has been well above median values to date which saw delays for…
Planting density effects on growth, yield and quality
December 7, 2021This article originally appeared in the Spring 2021 edition of AFG, available online here. Dr Gordon Brown reviews…
Agrivoltaics: dual-purpose panels both protect and pay
November 24, 2021This article originally appeared in the Spring 2021 edition of AFG, available online here. Damaging afternoon sun is…
Working smarter, not harder
April 28, 2021Attract and retain workers Quality gains outstrip harvest cost savings Simple, accessible, consistent canopies essential Securing labour was…
Research Review: Alternative spray technology
March 3, 2021Dr Gordon Brown reviews the results of season-long pesticide application through a fixed system compared to an airblast…
Optimising your harvest outcome
February 3, 2021The 2021 harvest will be challenging. Many growers may find it necessary to rely on a new labour…
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…
