Tree knowledge key to meeting climate challenge
July 24, 2019Key points Understand key risk periods in growth cycle Know which intervention gives best tree/profit outcome Manage water…
Industry excellence celebrated at APAL Awards
June 30, 2019The apple and pear industry celebrated the exceptional contribution made by industry leaders, growers, marketers, exporters and researchers…
Introducing Future Business
June 26, 2019APAL’s newest program Future Business will build on the success of Future Orchards and provide an offering for people…
Gender diversity and best practice lead at Ladycroft
When it comes to developing a horticulture team at Ladycroft Orchard in the Manjimup region of Western Australia,…
Three Learnings from APAL Industry Forum
June 19, 2019Dr Hugo Britt looks at three key areas of opportunity that emerged from APAL’s 2019 Industry Forum. One…
Trees take off on pre-planting treatment
A decision to treat his soil with chloropicrin prior to replanting to prevent apple replant disease (ARD) is…
SPC sold for $40 million
June 5, 2019Coca-Cola Amatil is selling its Victorian-based Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC) fruit and vegetable processing business to the Shepparton…
Canopy drives water use
May 2, 2019Gordon Brown reviews South African research on water use in Cripps Pink and Golden Delicious highlighting the importance…
Harvest timing key to consistent quality
April 18, 2019The allure of first-to-market premiums can be very compelling at harvest, but Angus Crawford explains picking too early…
Retail competition: threat or opportunity?
April 10, 2019Kitchener Partners principal Tristan Kitchener’s presentation on the changing retail landscape attracted a high level of interest at…
