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…
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…
IPDM in focus: European wasp
May 14, 2025Managing European wasp infestations is necessary to safeguard orchard worker health and safety. European wasps (Vespula germanica) and…
2025 Future Orchards® Victoria summer orchard walks recap
January 22, 2025The Future Orchards® Victoria summer orchard walks for 2025 brought together a strong turnout of apple and pear…
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…
Apple crop load management: Can effective carbohydrate manipulation enhance thinning successes?
November 13, 2024On-orchard trials in Batlow are investigating carbohydrate supply and demand through defoliation and ASE. The PIPS 4 Profit…
Profitable and sustainable crop load management technologies for apple production
November 6, 2024Researchers are experimenting with different thinning and pruning strategies in the Huon Valley to assess those that demonstrate…
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…
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…
