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…
Bacillus subtilis controls postharvest rots and improves fruit quality after storage
March 5, 2025Gordon Brown reviews Egyptian research investigating the effectiveness of Bacillus subtilis against storage rots of apples. In the…
Biochar for control of apple replant disease
November 27, 2024Gordon Brown reviews research investigating whether the application of biochar to soil can alleviate symptoms of apple replant…
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…
Poor-performing pears pushed as Redland turns to export for new Dazzle
October 30, 2024Pushing out just under a quarter of their orchards in 2023 was a big decision for Goulburn Valley-based…
Future Orchards international tour to South Africa 2025
October 9, 2024With the support of Hort Innovation’s Frontiers investment program, APAL is pleased to announce that the next Future…
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…
PIPS 4 Profit program regional highlight: Western Australia
August 7, 2024Extensive work is underway in WA across three of the national PIPS 4 Profit program projects. In its…
Enabling growers to explore their challenges
July 31, 2024APAL’s Future Orchards® Trial Incubator was launched in 2023 to support prompt and practical on-farm testing of new…
Meet the 2024 APAL Awards for Excellence recipients
July 10, 2024‘One of a kind’ innovative grower is Lifetime Achiever Lifetime Achievement Award – Kevin Sanders A fascination with…
