Events driving industry knowledge and connection
October 29, 2025In the first week of August, growers from across Australia converged in the Goulburn Valley for the most…
Transition to management: what Varroa mite means for pollination services
October 15, 2025Australia’s beekeeping industry is facing a major shift – and fruit growers will feel the impact. With Varroa…
Make apples and pears ‘sexy’ says agritourism leader
September 24, 2025Western Australian orchardist Sam Licciardello relishes the satisfaction of growing, picking and putting apples in a box for…
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…
Sam Licciardello wins Muirs Community Stewardship Award
June 10, 2025Congratulations to Sam Licciardello of Orchard 1 Sixty in Donnybrook, WA, who was announced as the recipient of…
Driving sales with quality in 2025
April 23, 2025Retail training program set to transform apple and pear displays nationwide. Hands-on training aimed at improving the quality…
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…
New program to upskill current and future generations in the apple and pear industry
February 19, 2025APAL’s Developing orchardists of the future pilot program given the green light through Hort Innovation’s Frontiers investment program. …
International Australian Pears campaign boosts sales and brand awareness
January 29, 2025A high-impact promotion marketed pears to consumers in New Zealand, Singapore and Canada. The 2023–24 Australian pear international…
2025 APAL Awards for Excellence
December 18, 2024The APAL Awards for Excellence recognise the outstanding contributions of those who help shape our industry in their…
