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…
Water shortage a unifying issue
July 3, 2019Supporting growers to manage orchards in the face of looming water shortages was top of the agenda when…
Industry excellence celebrated at APAL Awards
June 30, 2019The apple and pear industry celebrated the exceptional contribution made by industry leaders, growers, marketers, exporters and researchers…
Trees take off on pre-planting treatment
June 19, 2019A decision to treat his soil with chloropicrin prior to replanting to prevent apple replant disease (ARD) is…
Winter Future Orchards® Walk – update
May 30, 2019Climatic Events – ways to mitigate climate risk The next round of the Future Orchards® walks in June…
WA grower John Hearman finalist in national awards
May 22, 2019An innovative approach to producing fast-establishing nursery trees has put WA orchardist John Hearman in the running for…
Harvest timing key to consistent quality
April 18, 2019The allure of first-to-market premiums can be very compelling at harvest, but Angus Crawford explains picking too early…
Looking after workers, looking after business
March 12, 2019“Protecting the rights of workers is essential to the future profitability and sustainability of Australian agriculture,” – APAL…
US growers share experience at IFTA
Contents of this article were sourced from GrowingProduce.com, the aggregate site of American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, and…
5 places for Australians to study Agriculture
February 13, 2019Tertiary study and further education have always been pathways to more technical roles and a way for new…
