Varroa mite and pollination – what growers need to know
July 24, 2024Regardless of whether growers use commercial pollination services or rely on wild honey bees for pollination, Varroa mite…
Government needs to represent the whole of Australia
July 3, 2024Unfortunately, the agriculture sector has been on the wrong end of multiple government decisions over the last few…
IPDM in focus: Understanding the non-targeted effects of pesticides
May 29, 2024Increasing implementation of integrated pest and disease management has created greater awareness and understanding of the non-target effects…
PIPS 4 Profit program: Informing more profitable and sustainable apple and pear orchards
May 1, 2024The latest iteration of the program aims to respond to industry efforts to address current operating challenges and…
Homegrown soil carbon – soil carbon basics
Understanding soil carbon is fundamental to improving orchard soil health. Key definitions Soil organic matter (SOM) is any…
Nuffield Scholarship a ‘game-changer’
Apple and pear growers wanting to make positive changes in their businesses, communities and the industry are encouraged…
Media and government shining a light on supermarket behaviours – Advocacy Report Autumn 2024
April 23, 2024Jeremy Griffith, APAL Head of Government Relations and Advocacy, shared this update to industry in the Autumn 2024…
Churchill Fellowship: Developing tomorrow’s industry leaders
Apply for a life-changing opportunity to engage with world leaders in your chosen topic and then bring the…
Consumer insights reveal opportunities for growth
Despite cost-of-living pressures, Australian consumers still perceive apples and pears as being worth their price, but there are…
EPPR levy increase to fund industry share of Varroa response
April 17, 2024To cover the apple and pear industry’s share of the cost of the Varroa mite emergency response, a…
