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…
Transition to management: what Varroa mite means for pollination services
October 15, 2025Australia’s beekeeping industry is facing a major shift – and fruit growers will feel the impact. With Varroa…
Biological control options for key apple and pear pathogens
September 10, 2025Researchers are investigating sustainable plant disease management options for the Australian apple and pear industry. The PIPS 4…
Building the case for fumigation-free apple exports
September 3, 2025Early research results are showing how farm and packhouse practices yield premium pest-free fruit for Asian markets. A…
Australian apples bound for Canada under new deal
September 2, 2025Australian growers will soon be able to export apples to Canada, following new market access conditions negotiated by…
IPDM in focus: Queensland fruit fly
August 27, 2025Prepared by Ruby Rhodes and Greg Lefoe, Agriculture Victoria, using information from the Integrated Pest, Disease and Weed…
Lifetime achiever sails through nearly half a century in the industry
August 20, 2025It was a hard decision to step off the tractor and put away the clippers after nearly 50…
PIPS tests tech to boost labour efficiency in orchards
July 30, 2025Managing orchards is labour intensive, but several agtech tools offer practical solutions to fruit growers focusing on labour…
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…
Pruning to plan
July 16, 2025Clear pruning goals and a straightforward plan can help maximise the value of your pruning crew’s time in…
