Hail lessons: Base decisions on data and don’t skimp on inputs
October 8, 2019Widespread spring hailstorms in the last two growing seasons have put South Australian growers through some challenging times…
Beyond the cost barrier: Netting delivers growth
September 24, 2019As APAL campaigns for support for growers to address the high cost-barrier to netting to protect crops, those…
What to expect at the Grower R&D Update
September 18, 2019Knowledge is key to mitigating the risks facing growers, and as an industry we need to rethink how…
Stanthorpe bushfire update
September 11, 2019Bushfire season has started early this year. Fires broke out in several locations in northern New South Wales…
CEO’s Report: Learnings from Industry Forum
September 6, 2019As spring breaks and a new growing season gets underway, I’m pleased to unveil your first look at…
Nets slim defence against flying foxes
September 4, 2019Flying foxes are considered keystone species in the Australian landscape. However, they have significant impact on orchards…
Tree knowledge key to meeting climate challenge
July 24, 2019Key points Understand key risk periods in growth cycle Know which intervention gives best tree/profit outcome Manage water…
Hailstorm Heroes wins Marketer of the Year award
July 3, 2019APAL congratulates Hort Innovation’s Olivia Grey for winning the Marketer of the Year award after her role in…
Water shortage a unifying issue
Supporting growers to manage orchards in the face of looming water shortages was top of the agenda when…
Gender diversity and best practice lead at Ladycroft
June 26, 2019When it comes to developing a horticulture team at Ladycroft Orchard in the Manjimup region of Western Australia,…
