How to unlock the benefits of AI? – just ask Claude
July 29, 2026Whether it’s adopting AI or developing a succession plan, the strong message from sessions on both topics at the recent Hort Connections conference in Adelaide was…
Excellence in Orchard Operations: Growing quality through community and connection
July 22, 2026It’s no surprise that Lauren Fankhauser of Fankhauser Apples is being honoured with an award for her work in apple orchard…
Award honours a lifetime of service by Rosie Savio
July 15, 2026The daughter of orchardists at Stanthorpe on Queensland’s Granite Belt, you could say Rosie Savio grew up with…
Quality over quantity: why Grower of the Year Paul Priest backs fewer, better apples
July 8, 2026Paul Priest is known for straight talk and an unwavering focus on quality – but it’s a passion for doing…
Exporting to China: how Australian table grapes cracked the code – and almost lost it all
May 27, 2026Apple growers exploring export opportunities can learn a few valuable lessons from the experience of the table grape…
Informed, aware and confident to innovate
May 20, 2026Industry communications aim to raise awareness of innovation and contribute to industry take-up and transformation. APAL delivers the…
Manipulating the storage environment to extend postharvest storage of apples
May 6, 2026The most flexibility for storability can be achieved when fruit is harvested at the optimal maturity. Postharvest, the…
Protect your business and your workers
April 29, 2026About the author: The Labour Hire Authority (LHA) protects Victorian workers from exploitation by hosts and providers of labour…
Eye on the market, ‘boots on the ground’ drives success at Joyson
February 4, 2026A strong market focus, simple-to-manage orchard systems and ‘boots on the ground’ are driving success for the Adelaide…
Counting down to harvest – crop load metrics throughout the season
January 28, 2026Gathering crop load metrics from the pruning stage right through to harvest, and using those numbers and data…
