Summer management for quality
December 21, 2018As the temperatures in the orchard start to rise, AgFirst’s John Wilton looks at how to minimise sunburn,…
APAL welcomes new FGV chair Mitchell McNab
August 23, 2018APAL welcomes the appointment of fifth generation Goulburn Valley orchardist Mitchell McNab to the role of Chairman of…
Differentiation key to export success
August 22, 2018Tasmanian grower Howard Hansen has urged growers to develop their markets and seek differentiation if they want to…
2018 industry marketing hits top gear
June 25, 2018A successful stand at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the integrated Hailstorm Heroes campaign to support SA growers,…
Labour shortfall prompts automation research
April 20, 2018If there’s a single common challenge hovering over Australia’s pome fruit industry it’s labour – specifically, a shortage…
Horticulture Code of Conduct – Reminder
March 21, 2018A reminder that the revised Horticulture Code of Conduct applies from 1 April, 2018 and requires that all…
Reducing fruit fly risk starts with good hygiene practice
February 21, 2018Good farm hygiene practices to reduce the risk of Queensland Fruit Fly (Qfly) are particularly important at harvest,…
CEO Report – 2017 yields up as we set our sights on 2018
At the recent series of Future Orchards® walks the Orchard Business Analysis 2016-17 figures were shared and showed…
Post-harvest costs poorly understood, project reveals
January 17, 2018Victorian apple and pear growers could significantly reduce costs by adopting new packing technology and smarter marketing, according…
Post-harvest costs poorly understood, project reveals
Victorian apple and pear growers could significantly reduce costs by adopting new packing technology and smarter marketing, according…
