Variable rate fertiliser applications in orchards: costs, benefits and return on investment
November 6, 2024Significant potential gains possible through the use of variable rate spreading technology to improve overall profitability of tree…
Celebrating the pink side of life
October 30, 2024Anchored in consumer insights, new Pink Lady® brand positioning is connecting with consumers around the world. Pink Lady…
Register for the APAL Data Hub
October 23, 2024The APAL Data Hub is now live, marking the third instalment of the APAL Member Hub – an…
Empowering the industry for a sustainable future
October 16, 2024Twenty-twenty-four has been a year of both challenges and opportunities for Australia’s apple and pear industry. Domestic pressures…
Managing apple yield and quality variability
October 9, 2024AgVic researchers are investigating whether adapting to more focused management practices can reduce crop variability. Key points Managing…
Soil carbon markets – are they a good fit for apple and pear growers?
August 14, 2024Short-term gain or longer-term asset improvement? Michele Buntain and Marguerite White from the PIPS 4 Profit team weigh…
When do vegetative buds turn into flower buds in pear trees?
Monitoring floral initiation timing in pears aims to inform future research into the triggers of flower development. To…
A guide to managing the orchard floor
August 7, 2024How does orchard floor management using cover crops (living mulches) and other locally sourced composts influence soil health…
The power of LiDAR
How does light interception affect yield and fruit quality, particularly if trees are grown under solar panels? AgVic…
PIPS 4 Profit program regional highlight: Western Australia
Extensive work is underway in WA across three of the national PIPS 4 Profit program projects. In its…
