The short, the medium and the long-term potential of ag-tech
December 4, 2019The idea of an orchard buzzing with flying robotic harvesters may sound like something out of The Jetsons,…
Strengthening food safety through data and risk assessment
August 13, 2019In consultation with APAL, microbiologist Elizabeth Frankish has put together a short survey about current packhouse practices to…
Managing changing climate
July 30, 2019Orchards worldwide are dealing with the impacts of changing climate. AgFirst’s John Wilton outlines what current research reveals…
New Kalei campaign set to sparkle
May 7, 2019APAL are investing in retail activities to support the season launch of Kalei® – one of the emerging…
Making decisions for better quality fruit
January 22, 2019With the growing number of evolving technologies available, it is more important than ever those involved in horticulture…
Simplifying quality at Nightingales
January 9, 2019Simplicity is not the first word that springs to mind when considering the complexity of running five orchards…
International apple & pear research – Aug/Sep 2018
September 3, 2018Snippets of the latest apple and pear research from all around the world covering nursery and breeding; production;…
APAL welcomes new FGV chair Mitchell McNab
August 23, 2018APAL welcomes the appointment of fifth generation Goulburn Valley orchardist Mitchell McNab to the role of Chairman of…
Pink Lady® territory in focus – Southeast Asia
June 25, 2018Southeast Asia is an increasingly important market for Pink Lady®, including both existing and emerging markets. Following a…
Labour shortfall prompts automation research
April 20, 2018If there’s a single common challenge hovering over Australia’s pome fruit industry it’s labour – specifically, a shortage…
