In the know: What’s the latest in pesticide research?
February 14, 2023Find out how to navigate the dynamic and complicated world of chemical permits, residues and compliance with up-to-date…
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…
Managing and funding emergency plant pest responses
February 1, 2023Biosecurity emergencies require a fast and effective response, but how is this managed and funded? The response to…
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…
Pome fruit growers committed to good agricultural practices and food safety
November 28, 2022Australian apple and pear growers have once again demonstrated their commitment to good agricultural practices and food safety….
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…
Recognition of food safety certification to streamline export audits
September 28, 2022From 1 October 2022, horticulture-accredited property packhouses and GSFI registered establishments may have a time reduction in departmental…
Driving change in your orchard
September 7, 2022Smarter orchards will harness technology, data and the latest research findings to be more efficient and profitable into…
New Zealand apple and pear growers adapting to new horizons
“Adapting to New Horizons” – exploring how growers and exporters can modify and adapt in order to remain…
Future Orchards: Creating positive change within your orchard (Part III)
September 5, 2022This article was written by Jonathan Brookes, Horticultural Consultant, AgFirst, and was first published in the Winter 2022 edition…










