2025 APAL Technical Symposium program and speakers announced
July 7, 2025Join us in the Goulburn Valley for the 2025 APAL Technical Symposium on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6…
Helping growers make smarter choices
May 28, 2025By tapping into AI and machine learning, Jane’s Weather is working to close some of the big gaps…
Economics of block removal for redevelopment
May 14, 2025Following the end of harvest, it’s a good time to think about big picture business progression while the…
IPDM in focus: European wasp
Managing European wasp infestations is necessary to safeguard orchard worker health and safety. European wasps (Vespula germanica) and…
Composts and mulches for young orchards – do they stack up?
May 7, 2025Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture are investigating which mulch treatments along the tree line can improve…
Cost-effectiveness of robotic harvesting for pome fruit: a way to go?
April 30, 2025Rising labour costs have increased the interest in robotic picking. A PIPS 4 Profit project activity is exploring…
Export growth the focus of new trade program
April 16, 2025The apple and pear industry is readying itself to respond to emerging export opportunities, with the launch of…
Be aware during risk period for brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)
April 9, 2025The high risk period for brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) entering Australia runs from 1 September to 30…
PIPS 4 Profit and narrow orchard systems researcher roadshow
February 26, 2025Did you manage to get to one of the six researcher roadshow events across Australia’s apple and pear…
Pest factsheets for apple and pear crop monitors
February 12, 2025Prioritising good biosecurity practices and monitoring for pests and diseases is essential in any orchard. For apple and…
