Biochar for control of apple replant disease
November 27, 2024Gordon Brown reviews research investigating whether the application of biochar to soil can alleviate symptoms of apple replant…
Colouring in pears
October 23, 2024Leaf blowing experiment gives insights into blush colour development in pears. Light is a crucial element for development…
APAL’s Developing orchardists of the future pilot program given the green light through Hort Innovation’s Frontiers investment program
October 16, 2024Hort Innovation and Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) have launched the Developing orchardists of the future pilot…
Future Orchards international tour to South Africa 2025
October 9, 2024With the support of Hort Innovation’s Frontiers investment program, APAL is pleased to announce that the next Future…
Managing apple yield and quality variability
AgVic researchers are investigating whether adapting to more focused management practices can reduce crop variability. Key points Managing…
Growing apples where and when it is too warm
How does marginal winter chill impact the onset of spring budburst and subsequent production, and what can be…
IPDM in focus: apple leafhopper (or canary fly)
August 21, 2024Apple leafhoppers are sap-feeding insects that cause mottles to occur on leaves, impacting photosynthesis. Depending on the climate…
Soil carbon markets – are they a good fit for apple and pear growers?
August 14, 2024Short-term gain or longer-term asset improvement? Michele Buntain and Marguerite White from the PIPS 4 Profit team weigh…
When do vegetative buds turn into flower buds in pear trees?
Monitoring 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…
