Managing changing climate
July 30, 2019Orchards worldwide are dealing with the impacts of changing climate. AgFirst’s John Wilton outlines what current research reveals…
Beneficial bacteria and chloropicrin vie for honours
June 19, 2019Chloropicrin was the standout performer in the first year of a Future Orchards trial of pre-plant treatments of…
Trees take off on pre-planting treatment
A decision to treat his soil with chloropicrin prior to replanting to prevent apple replant disease (ARD) is…
National Residue Survey results 2016-17
January 3, 2018The apple and pear industry has once again demonstrated its commitment to food safety and minimising residues with…
NRS to test for metals and microbes from Jan 2018
The Apple & Pear National Residue Survey (NRS) will be expanded from January this year to include microbiological…
NRS to test for metals and microbes from Jan 2018
The Apple & Pear National Residue Survey (NRS) will be expanded from January this year to include microbiological and heavy…
Exporters to EU advised iprodione approval to end in 2018
December 19, 2017Australian growers exporting to the European Union are being advised to immediately cease using products containing the active…
Limiting chemical residues on apples and pears
June 9, 2017The apple and pear industry closely monitors chemical residues on its fruit and, since independent monitoring came into…
Spraying lesson and orchard business analysis
January 27, 2015APAL’s Future Orchards® summer walks held last year featured special guest Dr David Manktelow from freshLearn New Zealand who spoke about…
