National Netting Program progressing
April 22, 2020At the end of 2019, the Federal Government made a series of announcements regarding the establishment of a…
Buyers snap up Batlow apples on roadside stall
March 18, 2020New season apples were in high demand at Batlow over the weekend, as passersby stocked up on fresh-off-the-tree…
State and Federal Governments meet with APAL, growers as bushfire rebuild begins
March 10, 2020The rebuild of several of Australia’s iconic apple growing regions is urgently required and the industry continues to…
Greens sell Lenswood orchard for $1.2 million
February 18, 2020South Australia’s Green family has sold one of its Adelaide orchards for $1.2 million, after 50 years…
$75,000 in emergency bushfire grants for farming businesses
January 15, 2020Farm, fish, and forestry businesses in fire-affected regions will have access to $100 million in emergency bushfire recovery…
Surging secondary market spurs on organics
December 20, 2019By ALEX WISDOM, APAL Half a decade ago, the organics industry in Australia was a niche market…
Rico® secures Thailand export
December 17, 2019APAL reached an exciting milestone for branded pear varieties from Australia by launching the first exports of Rico®…
Summer State Roundups
Featured in the upcoming Summer edition of AFG, a representative from each growing state’s peak body recounts the…
Multi-million program to net improved apple and pear productivity
November 27, 2019Apple and pear growers in Victoria and SA will soon be able to access funds to install new…
Five themes from the Grower R&D Update
November 19, 2019While Queensland cricketers narrowly defeated Victoria in the Sheffield Shield match taking place on the spotless grass of…










