Consumer trends at growers’ fingertips
October 23, 2024Hort IQ is an easy-to-use, self-serve platform that provides Australian horticulture growers with an unprecedented ability to observe…
Empowering the industry for a sustainable future
October 16, 2024Twenty-twenty-four has been a year of both challenges and opportunities for Australia’s apple and pear industry. Domestic pressures…
Soluna to double down on export success in 2024
August 21, 2024Export markets for Soluna™ in the Middle East and Asia are being locked in for Australian growers ahead…
Preparation, push-back and point-of-difference: Negotiation for success
July 10, 2024Better knowledge of negotiation tactics is key to redressing the skills imbalance when dealing with supermarket buyers. Between…
Growing Australia’s apple export trade to China
May 22, 2024Australia has a competitive advantage when it comes to exporting apples to China, given consumer preferences and the…
Test the potential of hot climate varieties on your orchard
May 8, 2024Key points Breeding program for Hot Climate resilience, started in 2002 Testing material available at no charge (restricted…
Homegrown soil carbon – soil carbon basics
May 1, 2024Understanding soil carbon is fundamental to improving orchard soil health. Key definitions Soil organic matter (SOM) is any…
Nuffield Scholarship a ‘game-changer’
Apple and pear growers wanting to make positive changes in their businesses, communities and the industry are encouraged…
Media and government shining a light on supermarket behaviours – Advocacy Report Autumn 2024
April 23, 2024Jeremy Griffith, APAL Head of Government Relations and Advocacy, shared this update to industry in the Autumn 2024…
Consumer insights reveal opportunities for growth
Despite cost-of-living pressures, Australian consumers still perceive apples and pears as being worth their price, but there are…
