Future Orchards Winter Series 2026 delivers practical insights across Australia
July 15, 2026The 2026 Future Orchards® Winter Series of orchard walks once again demonstrated the value of bringing Australia’s apple…
Pete Helliar to close the 2026 APAL Industry Forum on a high note
July 14, 2026After a full day of practical insights, thought-provoking discussions and future-focused ideas, delegates at the 2026 APAL Industry…
From data to decisions: Sami Mäkeläinen on practical AI for growers
June 19, 2026Artificial intelligence is everywhere. From boardrooms and government policy discussions to everyday business operations, AI is rapidly becoming…
Emerging leaders complete APAL’s 2026 Short Course in Fruit Production
June 17, 2026Twenty-five emerging leaders from Australia’s apple and pear industry came together in the Goulburn Valley for APAL’s 2026…
Working the Code: Trish Henry and Jenny Linsten on building stronger retailer relationships
June 16, 2026For many growers, discussions about the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct often begin when something has already…
Australian supermarket duopoly: what growers need to know from Neil Rechlin
June 4, 2026Few topics generate more discussion among fresh produce suppliers than Australia’s supermarket sector. At the 2026 APAL Industry…
Fresh growth: Lynda Pallone on building demand for apples and pears
June 3, 2026In an increasingly competitive snacking market, capturing consumer attention has never been more challenging. At the 2026 APAL…
The state of the Australian apple and pear industry: Jeremy Griffith’s industry update
What does the future hold for Australia’s apple and pear industry? At the 2026 APAL Industry Forum, APAL…
Planning for uncertainty: Dr Kate Burke on building resilient orchard businesses
June 2, 2026Agriculture has always involved uncertainty. Weather events, labour availability, input costs, market fluctuations and changing consumer expectations all…
How Australia’s changing population is reshaping apple and pear demand: Simon Kuestenmacher
May 27, 2026Australia’s apple and pear growers sell the overwhelming majority of their fruit into the domestic market. That means…
