World authority on internal browning appreciates time in the field
September 17, 2025Last year Hannah James and her 10-year-old son were working together in the laboratory when she realised it…
Biological control options for key apple and pear pathogens
September 10, 2025Researchers are investigating sustainable plant disease management options for the Australian apple and pear industry. The PIPS 4…
For Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, research means working as a team
August 20, 2025To South Australian apple and pear growers, Paul James is a familiar face and a passionate supporter of…
Thinning strategies to fatten profit sustainably
July 23, 2025As cost of production continually bites into business profit, it has never been so crucial to manage trees…
South Africa tour gives insights into growing in a low-labour-cost, export focused industry
June 18, 2025South African apple and pear growers may have very different costs of production and market orientation to those…
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…
Importance of carbohydrate manipulation in managing tree stress
May 22, 2025What do we already understand about the role of carbohydrates in flower formation and development, and how might…
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…
It’s not going to fix itself
April 23, 2025Taking decisive action on poor performing blocks is increasingly critical for business survival as falling real prices and…
