Coles and Woolworths continue to undermine the public’s trust
September 25, 2024An opinion piece by Jeremy Griffith, Head of Government Relations and Advocacy, APAL. A senator in Canberra recently…
IPDM in focus: apple leafhopper (or canary fly)
August 21, 2024Apple leafhoppers are sap-feeding insects that cause mottles to occur on leaves, impacting photosynthesis. Depending on the climate…
Soluna to double down on export success in 2024
Export markets for Soluna™ in the Middle East and Asia are being locked in for Australian growers ahead…
Soil carbon markets – are they a good fit for apple and pear growers?
August 14, 2024Short-term gain or longer-term asset improvement? Michele Buntain and Marguerite White from the PIPS 4 Profit team weigh…
When do vegetative buds turn into flower buds in pear trees?
Monitoring floral initiation timing in pears aims to inform future research into the triggers of flower development. To…
A guide to managing the orchard floor
August 7, 2024How does orchard floor management using cover crops (living mulches) and other locally sourced composts influence soil health…
The power of LiDAR
How does light interception affect yield and fruit quality, particularly if trees are grown under solar panels? AgVic…
Trunk-embedded microtensiometers for tree water stress monitoring
The impact of climate uncertainty on water availability and subsequent effects on tree health and yield is prompting…
PIPS 4 Profit program regional highlight: Western Australia
Extensive work is underway in WA across three of the national PIPS 4 Profit program projects. In its…
Know your employer obligations: Fair Work changes
July 31, 2024A number of federal workplace reforms introduced in 2023 and coming into force in 2024 and 2025 impact…
