Potential thinning tools for managing crop load in European pear
October 21, 2025Researchers in Victoria are investigating crop load management tools to maximise fruit quality and ensure regular yields. While…
Biological control options for key apple and pear pathogens
September 10, 2025Researchers are investigating sustainable plant disease management options for the Australian apple and pear industry. The PIPS 4…
Thin early in biennial-prone varieties to improve return bloom
August 13, 2025Understanding the timing of flower initiation is key to timing thinning in biennial bearing-prone varieties to get the…
Grower of the Year finds networks invaluable for learning and support
The 2025 Grower of the Year, Brett Squibb, is a leader in the Tasmanian apple industry who is…
Thinning strategies to fatten profit sustainably
July 23, 2025As cost of production continually bites into business profit, it has never been so crucial to manage trees…
Pruning to plan
July 16, 2025Clear pruning goals and a straightforward plan can help maximise the value of your pruning crew’s time in…
The crop is in, and the results are out
July 9, 2025Quality and packout data are a great source of information on how the crop performed and a valuable…
Importance of carbohydrate manipulation in managing tree stress
May 22, 2025What do we already understand about the role of carbohydrates in flower formation and development, and how might…
PIPS 4 Profit and narrow orchard systems researcher roadshow
February 26, 2025Did you manage to get to one of the six researcher roadshow events across Australia’s apple and pear…
Leaders of the pack: what successful US growers are doing to stay well above average
January 22, 2025Facing another ‘disastrous’ year of low pricing, Washington State growers are re-examining every task in the orchard as…
