Counting down to harvest – crop load metrics throughout the season
January 28, 2026Gathering crop load metrics from the pruning stage right through to harvest, and using those numbers and data…
Masons map a path from roots to quality fruit
January 17, 2024The Mason family’s multi-generational dedication to cultivating exceptional fruit is evident in every row of trees on…
Research insights shared with growers at R&D Day
September 7, 2022At the APAL R&D Day on 1 September, researchers provided updates on ongoing apple and pear levy-funded work…
Flowering stage detection shows ‘amazing accuracy’
December 15, 2020Apple flowering stages from green tip to petal fall can now be accurately detected and mapped by machines…
Understanding chemical thinners and growth regulators
October 14, 2020Chemical thinners and growth regulators can be powerful tools in managing crop load, harvest timing and quality, but…
Managing changing climate
July 30, 2019Orchards worldwide are dealing with the impacts of changing climate. AgFirst’s John Wilton outlines what current research reveals…
Summer management for quality
December 21, 2018As the temperatures in the orchard start to rise, AgFirst’s John Wilton looks at how to minimise sunburn,…
New agri-tech project aims to help with thinning
October 21, 2018While still in its very early stages, a new project aims to develop a system to measure tree…
Growing a quality crop with limited water
With growers looking to set up their crop for the coming season with the possibility of limited water,…
New project to deliver Agri-tech solutions
August 15, 2018A new levy-funded project will look at using agricultural robots to measure tree canopy and flower density…
