Reigniting excitement for apples at core of new marketing push
April 19, 2023New season apple marketing positions apples as delicious, healthy go-to snack in campaign that aims to lift consumption…
Orchard estimates of blush coverage in pears
February 7, 2023Crop mapping technology can scan, estimate and forecast red-colour coverage in blush pear cultivars. Blush pear cultivars have…
National Fruit Fly Council sets out priorities for next phase of work
December 19, 2022Protecting market access for Australia’s $3.4 billion horticultural export industries is one of the three key priorities for…
Prepare early for Qfly management
November 15, 2022Higher-than-average rainfall and humidity around the country are providing ideal conditions for Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) populations to…
APAL Export Hub launched
November 9, 2022The APAL Export Hub is now live, offering exclusive updates on trade-related issues, market insights and data, and…
States ramping up fruit fly prevention campaigns ahead of summer
October 26, 2022Around Australia, state governments and local councils are conducting public awareness campaigns about the risks that fruit fly…
Improving soil health a priority for Australian Government
October 12, 2022The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has completed a draft National Soil Action Plan, which outlines…
National Biosecurity Strategy a positive step in protecting Australia’s agriculture industry from pests and disease
August 10, 2022AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the announcement from Federal Agriculture Minister…
Varroa mite detections in NSW – Update
July 12, 2022Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on Wednesday 22 June…
Export and trade development fundamental to future of industry
June 3, 2022Written by APAL’s Head of Trade, Jenny Van de Meeberg, this article first appeared in the Autumn 2022…









