Playing On The World Stage
July 10, 2019An expert panel at the APAL Industry Forum in June roundly agree that export is the way forward…
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…
Hong Kong marketing pilot identifies niche opportunities
June 5, 2019Following an open tender in 2017, Tasmanian-based Hansen Orchards was one of the successful service providers chosen to…
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…
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…
Positive test for Listeria – what next?
January 9, 2019“Your apples have tested positive for Listeria” What happens when you answer the phone to find your fruit…
Simplifying quality at Nightingales
Simplicity is not the first word that springs to mind when considering the complexity of running five orchards…
Expanded labour options, but some new laws too
A lot has changed on the labour front since last harvest. Rob Hayes, Victorian State Manager of the…
Balanced trees and timing to optimise quality
The 2018 APAL Future Orchards program focus on growing for quality and delivering consumers a great eating experience…
