Determination to stop hail damage grows netting business
February 21, 2018Wild weather events that can damage crops, such as the hail storms that hit Victorian and South Australian…
Rootstock choices offer powerful productivity tool
January 10, 2018Strategic rootstock selection has a key role to play in driving the productivity of the future orchard system,…
SIAP meets to consider SA hail response
January 9, 2018The apple and pear Strategic Investment Advisory Panel (SIAP) which advises Hort Innovation on apple and pear levy investment…
WA family legacy of quality apple production
December 21, 2017The Fontaninis are combining the old and new, by continuing a family legacy of growing fruit, while embracing…
Effects of climate change on apple and pear production
Australia’s climate has warmed since 1910 and is likely to continue warming, with more hot days and fewer…
What will the ‘future orchard’ look like?
December 20, 2017AgFirst’s Nic Finger outlines what the future might look like for Australian apple and pear orchards in 20-30…
Drive and passion powering growth at Prima Fresh
October 1, 2017A passion for brand and a tireless focus on improving quality and reducing unit costs are making dreams…
Historical and future climates for Australian growing regions
Global temperatures have warmed in the past 100 years and this trend is likely to continue. What changes…
Orchard Trellis Design – A Balance of Forces
August 9, 2017A Washington State study into designing high density orchard trellises has some useful messages and handy online tool…
Post-harvest quality: slowing down the ‘ticking clock’
June 1, 2017Nutrition, fruit maturity and climatic conditions are among the pre-harvest factors which can have an impact on the…
