Tree knowledge key to meeting climate challenge
July 24, 2019Key points Understand key risk periods in growth cycle Know which intervention gives best tree/profit outcome Manage water…
Snapshot of CSIRO’s report on megatrends
May 29, 2019Dr Stefan Hajkowicz You can’t choose whether or not the change happens, but you can control how you…
The Effects of Climate Change
April 10, 2019High temperatures and extreme weather this season have focused attention on the need to understand the impact of…
Annual Crop Estimate Impacted by Extreme Weather
March 6, 2019Unprecedented heat and worsening drought conditions in many growing regions has prompted calls for the annual Apple &…
Growing a quality crop with limited water
October 21, 2018With growers looking to set up their crop for the coming season with the possibility of limited water,…
Effects of climate change on apple and pear production
December 21, 2017Australia’s climate has warmed since 1910 and is likely to continue warming, with more hot days and fewer…
Historical and future climates for Australian growing regions
October 1, 2017Global temperatures have warmed in the past 100 years and this trend is likely to continue. What changes…
Website shows winter chill data for your region
July 26, 2017A new website (tinyurl.com/ChillCalculator) is providing access to accurate local winter chill data for Australian apple and pear…
Dormancy-breaking sprays for low chill years
July 28, 2016By Heidi Parkes, Susie Murphy-White and Sally Bound Researchers are assessing the value of dormancy–breaking sprays to help growers encourage compact and…
Sharing ideas to climate change-proof orchards
December 4, 2015At a recent event in Bilpin, NSW, local growers and national researchers got together to discuss how to…
