Stay informed with the latest export information
November 12, 2025If you’re planning to export apples or pears this season or in the coming years, APAL has a…
Young growers upskilling on orchard walks
November 5, 2025The latest participants in the Future Orchards® Young Grower Immersion Program spent a week with the orchard walks…
Events driving industry knowledge and connection
October 29, 2025In the first week of August, growers from across Australia converged in the Goulburn Valley for the most…
Unlocking the power of microbes to enhance the soil
A PIPS 4 Profit trial is investigating how soil amendments influence soil quality and its ability to store…
Colouring in pears
October 22, 2025What are the effects of reflective foil on colour management in pears? Researchers at Agriculture Victoria have been…
Potential thinning tools for managing crop load in European pear
October 21, 2025Researchers in Victoria are investigating crop load management tools to maximise fruit quality and ensure regular yields. While…
Make apples and pears ‘sexy’ says agritourism leader
September 24, 2025Western Australian orchardist Sam Licciardello relishes the satisfaction of growing, picking and putting apples in a box for…
Young grower aims for innovation and sustainability
September 10, 2025Travis Georgopoulos is always up for a challenge, whether it’s managing 607ha of apples and pears for his…
Cultural control of apple scab
Gordon Brown reviews Spanish research demonstrating the effectiveness of leaf removal for control of black spot. Black spot…
Building the case for fumigation-free apple exports
September 3, 2025Early research results are showing how farm and packhouse practices yield premium pest-free fruit for Asian markets. A…
