Pros and cons of managed varieties
August 1, 2017After exploring how to choose a new variety in the June/July 2017 edition with Steve Spark, AgFirst’s John…
Precision crop load management without chemicals
In 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…
Pedestrian orchards better for workers and growers
July 12, 2017Australia is, if not already, very close to being the highest price orchard labour market in the world….
Limiting chemical residues on apples and pears
June 9, 2017The apple and pear industry closely monitors chemical residues on its fruit and, since independent monitoring came into…
What varieties should I plant?
June 1, 2017No matter where you grow pome fruit in the world, every grower at one time or another will…
Education served to your taste
APAL’s Richelle Zealley speaks to people of varying ages and backgrounds involved in the horticulture industry about how…
Bravo apple season launch
May 24, 2017Bravo™ apple was recently launched at an impressive event in Western Australia – showcasing the apple’s unique features….
Pruning for profit
May 17, 2017With winter approaching, it’s time to start thinking about winter pruning with AgFirst’s Craig Hornblow explaining some key…
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…
