Freight costs jump towards $4 per carton as fuel spike hits growers
April 1, 2026The recent surge in global fuel prices driven by the ongoing war in the Middle East is pushing…
New season supply insights to inform planning
March 18, 2026Apple growers were able to review seasonal supply levels over the 2025 season to assist in future planning,…
Meet the industry’s next generation of researchers
March 4, 2026The PIPS 4 Profit program is committed to developing emerging talent within the apple and pear industry’s research community. Australia’s apple and pear industry continues to need researchers who are experienced…
Using water more efficiently in a drier climate
February 11, 2026As water supply becomes more scarce, what orchard management strategies can growers adopt to reduce water use? Strategies …
IPDM in focus: Biosecurity and potential incursions of new pests
December 10, 2025What is the role of IPDM in biosecurity matters and what do growers and orchard workers need to…
Important update on domestic trade arrangements to Queensland and Tasmania
December 1, 2025If you grow multiple crops, you may see this message from other sources, but we are bringing to…
Train your way to a more productive, efficient and easier to manage orchard
November 19, 2025Italian pomology researcher Alberto Dorigoni joined the Future Orchards® winter orchard walks and APAL Technical Symposium to share…
Events driving industry knowledge and connection
October 29, 2025In the first week of August, growers from across Australia converged in the Goulburn Valley for the most…
Unlocking the power of microbes to enhance the soil
A PIPS 4 Profit trial is investigating how soil amendments influence soil quality and its ability to store…
Strong results for FY25 pears export marketing activities in New Zealand and Canada
October 22, 2025Tailored, insight-led export strategies are driving measurable outcomes and strengthening Australia’s global presence in key markets. The FY25…
