APAL begins review of US Apple Import Risk Assessment
October 28, 2020APAL’s US Apples Access working group has begun its detailed review of the 400–page report released by the Department Agriculture Water and Environment last Friday that could pave the way…
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…
Lifetime Achievement Award – Ian Smith
September 22, 2020The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has provided motivational and inspirational leadership for the…
Grower of the Year – Howard Hansen
Grower of the Year is awarded to an individual who is outstanding across all aspects of production, including…
‘Pear with personality’ is packed with promise
September 15, 2020The Ricó® branded blush pear heads into its second commercial season with some promising export opportunities and 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…
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…
Deadline approaching for APAL board nominations for NSW and Victoria
August 12, 2020NSW and Victorian apple and pear growers have until Wednesday 19 August 2020 to submit their nomination to…
Biosecurity – What’s in it for me or why should I bother?
July 29, 2020For Australian Fruitgrower magazine APAL Technical Manager Rose Daniel and biosecurity expert Dr. Kevin Clayton-Greene explore what happens…
