2018 National Apple and Pear Crop Estimate
February 7, 2018Key points: Gross pome production up 3 per cent Apples – Class 1 packout volumes down 7 per…
WA family legacy of quality apple production
December 21, 2017The Fontaninis are combining the old and new, by continuing a family legacy of growing fruit, while embracing…
Effects of climate change on apple and pear production
Australia’s climate has warmed since 1910 and is likely to continue warming, with more hot days and fewer…
Drive and passion powering growth at Prima Fresh
October 1, 2017A passion for brand and a tireless focus on improving quality and reducing unit costs are making dreams…
Historical and future climates for Australian growing regions
Global temperatures have warmed in the past 100 years and this trend is likely to continue. What changes…
Exploring plant growth regulator use in new pears
August 21, 2017Researchers at the Horticulture Centre of Excellence in Victoria are exploring the effects of using plant growth regulators…
Precision crop load management without chemicals
August 1, 2017In the lead-up to spring, University of Tasmania researcher Sally Bound updates us with the latest and very…
Website shows winter chill data for your region
July 26, 2017A new website (tinyurl.com/ChillCalculator) is providing access to accurate local winter chill data for Australian apple and pear…
Post-harvest quality: slowing down the ‘ticking clock’
June 1, 2017Nutrition, fruit maturity and climatic conditions are among the pre-harvest factors which can have an impact on the…
Focus Orchard and Trial Update April 2017
April 26, 2017Focus Orchard blocks overview The Focus Orchards blocks are designed to take existing orchard blocks, and through focused management optimise…
