South Africa tour gives insights into growing in a low-labour-cost, export focused industry
June 18, 2025South African apple and pear growers may have very different costs of production and market orientation to those…
Automated analytics tap into a world of under-used data
May 21, 2025A Tasmanian trial points to the future of automated analytics – turning diverse pest monitoring data into powerful…
Canopy design – new systems, same challenges
May 7, 2025In this second of two articles, Nic Finger reports on European planting trends as well as further insights…
Australian apples gain technical market access to China
April 28, 2025Protocol signed to open Chinese market to Australian mainland apples APAL is pleased to share the Australian apple…
It’s not going to fix itself
April 23, 2025Taking decisive action on poor performing blocks is increasingly critical for business survival as falling real prices and…
Export growth the focus of new trade program
April 16, 2025The apple and pear industry is readying itself to respond to emerging export opportunities, with the launch of…
2025–30 Apple and Pear Industry Strategy: A roadmap for growth and progress
April 9, 2025New industry strategy sets clear priorities and actions to address today’s challenges while also focusing on practical, forward-thinking…
Full transparency as Quality Project aims for consistent high-quality eating experience
No passes or fails in 2025, as Quality Project broadens access to results and moves to full identification. …
APAL Quality Project moves to full transparency
April 2, 2025From 8 April 2025, all users of the APAL Quality Hub will gain access to the Packhouse Performance…
The 2023–24 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is here!
February 26, 2025The latest edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is out. Australian horticultural production grew by 6.6 per…









