Narrow orchard systems: Trials shed light on NOS in Australian conditions
April 22, 2026As narrow orchard system trials in regions across the country reach the end of their second growing year,…
Ripening pears after 1-MCP treatment
March 18, 2026Gordon Brown reviews Portuguese research investigating the use of 1-NAA to reverse the inhibition of ripening in pears…
Meet the industry’s next generation of researchers
March 4, 2026The PIPS 4 Profit program is committed to developing emerging talent within the apple and pear industry’s research community. Australia’s apple and pear industry continues to need researchers who are experienced…
IPDM in focus: Common (brown) garden snail
February 25, 2026The common garden snail can have a big impact in the orchard, but it can be managed with…
Harnessing nature: advancing conservation biological control in Tasmanian apple orchards
December 2, 2025Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture are working on several initiatives that support an integrated, more ecological-based approach to managing key pests in…
Potential thinning tools for managing crop load in European pear
October 21, 2025Researchers in Victoria are investigating crop load management tools to maximise fruit quality and ensure regular yields. While…
Thin early in biennial-prone varieties to improve return bloom
August 13, 2025Understanding the timing of flower initiation is key to timing thinning in biennial bearing-prone varieties to get the…
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…
Improvement in apple tree performance with fulvic acid
May 21, 2025Gordon Brown reviews two research papers concerning the benefits of applying fulvic acid to apple crops. Fulvic acid…
Future Orchards Spring Series 2024 wrap-up
November 26, 2024The Future Orchards® Spring Walks for 2024 concluded last week, with this year’s series offering Aussie growers a…
