National Residue Survey Results 2019-20
October 1, 2020The latest National Residue Survey results show a 98 per cent compliance level in apples and pears…
State roundups: spring edition
September 23, 2020Find out what’s happening in each growing state entering Spring (note that this article was written several weeks…
Grower of the Year – Howard Hansen
September 22, 2020Grower of the Year is awarded to an individual who is outstanding across all aspects of production, including…
Optimising the performance of your seasonal workforce
September 15, 2020As industry works to improve access to harvest labour, the focus is on ensuring growers can use the…
Automation, harvest assist, and more options to reduce labour load
September 9, 2020Rising chances of labour shortages next harvest have left growers in the lurch when it comes to picking…
Variety of current grants available to boost apple and pear growers
Fully funded scholarships are now available for women in the apple and pear industry to complete a range of leadership…
Trial shows good growth from old apple ground treatments
In 2017 a Future Orchards® trial was set up to assess options for managing apple replant disease (ARD)…
Sterile fruit flies helping to bring down QFly numbers
Releases of sterile fruit flies at two Australian locations have significantly reduced Queensland fruit fly numbers. The pilot,…
Think outside the box when it comes to sourcing workers
September 2, 2020Industry and State and Federal Governments continue to work to ensure the availability of labour for the apple and pear industry through the peak demand period…
Industry’s best to be recognised in APAL Awards
August 26, 2020The APAL Awards for Excellence recognise those outstanding contributors who help shape and influence our industry across all…
