Mid-year release for Vic and Qld National Netting Programme guidelines.
February 3, 2021With the Federal Government’s $24 million National Netting Programme moving into its second year, South Australia remains the…
NSW Ballykeane orchards sold to Megafruits Australia
January 19, 2021The long-held Ballykeane apple and pear orchards, near Orange in central-west NSW, have sold to a newly-registered Megafruits…
Latest regulatory changes for ag chemicals – December 2020
December 22, 2020The latest update of chemical reviews and regulatory changes has been released by Hort Innovation. Changes that Australian apple…
Edinburgh, Johannesburg, Manjimup? COVID-19 a blessing in disguise for picking pair
November 25, 2020When Ione arrived at Bamess Farms in Manjimup in July 2019, she expected to stay for three months…
PIPS 3: Developing smarter and sustainable pear orchards
October 14, 2020Hort Innovation has kicked off the third Apple and Pear industry Productivity, Irrigation, Pests and Soils (PIPS3) program….
State roundups: spring edition
September 23, 2020Find out what’s happening in each growing state entering Spring (note that this article was written several weeks…
From the CEO: Spring Report
A note that this article was written several weeks ago to be included in the Spring AFG magazine….
Grower of the Year – Howard Hansen
September 22, 2020Grower of the Year is awarded to an individual who is outstanding across all aspects of production, including…
Research and Extension Award – Marcel Veens
The research and Extension award is given to a researcher who has a track record of research or…
Lifetime Achievement Award – John Robson
The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has provided motivational and inspirational leadership for the…









