Important information for APAL MRL app users
January 9, 2026The APAL MRL app has transitioned to a new, centralised, multi-industry platform, which is available on both app…
Microplastics in the orchard
December 10, 2025Gordon Brown reviews research investigating the impacts of microplastics on seedling apple rootstock performance. Plastics have become…
Engaging with the Sustainability Framework
December 2, 2025PIPS 4 Profit investigates evidenced supported environmental sustainability indicators for apple and pear orchards. Apple and pear businesses participate in…
Now what for the supermarkets?
July 1, 2025With the federal election now out of the way, the Labor Government now has the time to fully…
IPDM in focus: European wasp
May 14, 2025Managing European wasp infestations is necessary to safeguard orchard worker health and safety. European wasps (Vespula germanica) and…
Supermarkets Inquiry — Final report released
March 21, 2025The ACCC today released its final report into its Supermarket Inquiry, detailing the ACCC’s recommendations to the government….
PIPS 4 Profit program: Informing more profitable and sustainable apple and pear orchards
May 1, 2024The latest iteration of the program aims to respond to industry efforts to address current operating challenges and…
Building on cultural and biological management of apple and pear pests and diseases
January 31, 2024As the fourth phase of the Productivity, Irrigation, Pests and Soils program commences, we look at how the…
Fogging fungicides offer drench-free future
November 22, 2023Fogging with post-harvest fungicides promises to slash the handling of fruit heading into storage, reducing labour costs, fruit…
Federal government announces Competition Policy Taskforce
October 18, 2023APAL has been very vocal regarding the need for the federal government to address the retail duopoly. APAL…
