How does your orchard stack up?
September 20, 2016The results of the most comprehensive study to determine how Australian apple and pear growing businesses are performing…
Exporting – not as daunting as it seems
September 1, 2016Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has created a basic starting point for growers thinking about exporting their…
Pear Masterclass – presentations and videos
August 2, 2016On 29 July 2016 as part of the Future Orchards program, APAL held a Pear Masterclass in Tatura,…
Pushing orchard performance boundaries
August 1, 2016AgFirst’s John Wilton hones in on some key factors – particularly chemical thinning in the lead up to spring – that…
Dormancy-breaking sprays for low chill years
July 28, 2016By Heidi Parkes, Susie Murphy-White and Sally Bound Researchers are assessing the value of dormancy–breaking sprays to help growers encourage compact and…
Future Orchards wrap – winter 2016
July 20, 2016From 13 to 17 June the Southern Loop Future Orchards® walks took place throughout Australia, starting in Manjimup, then moving…
Watts in your Business
April 20, 2016Energy use in Australian orchards accounts for a large proportion of production costs – a major financial burden…
Post-harvest nutrient management
April 10, 2016*** Research update*** Research led by Dr Nigel Swarts between 2015 and 2020, under the Productivity Irrigation Pests…
Nitrogen management in red-blushed pears
April 9, 2016By Ian Goodwin, Lexie McClymont, Eileen Perry, David Cornwall and Steve Green Research has commenced at the Horticulture Centre…
APFIP’s work lifts orchard performance
April 8, 2016For nearly 20 years the Australian Pome Fruit Improvement Program (APFIP) has been working to increase productivity across…
