Increase light interception for quality gains
June 13, 2018Maximising light interception and light distribution in orchards can help growers to maximise yield and quality, according to…
Chill requirements of new pear cultivars
April 20, 2018Researchers are uncovering the chill requirements of new and old pear cultivars including ANP-0131 (Deliza®), ANP-0118 (Lanya®), ANP-0534,…
Fruit quality for 2019 starts now
The theme the Future Orchards® team will address over the next 12 months is ‘quality’. Quality fruit production…
Rootstock choices offer powerful productivity tool
January 10, 2018Strategic rootstock selection has a key role to play in driving the productivity of the future orchard system,…
WA family legacy of quality apple production
December 21, 2017The Fontaninis are combining the old and new, by continuing a family legacy of growing fruit, while embracing…
Effects of climate change on apple and pear production
Australia’s climate has warmed since 1910 and is likely to continue warming, with more hot days and fewer…
Australian growers visit apple industry in Washington
October 4, 2017In August 2017 APAL took a group of 28 Australian apple and pear growers on a tour of…
Drive and passion powering growth at Prima Fresh
October 1, 2017A passion for brand and a tireless focus on improving quality and reducing unit costs are making dreams…
Exploring plant growth regulator use in new pears
August 21, 2017Researchers at the Horticulture Centre of Excellence in Victoria are exploring the effects of using plant growth regulators…
Reducing food safety risk in pack houses
August 1, 2017Researcher Elizabeth Frankish reports on the project she has begun to identify where food safety risks occur in…
