PIPS3 Team Forum accelerates knowledge exchange between partners
March 15, 2022Researchers from across the PIPS3 Program projects were joined by members of APAL and Hort Innovation, as well…
IPDM Monitoring of Conservation Bio-control Plots – PIPS3 update
December 19, 2021What impact could native plant species have on pests and beneficial insects in the orchard? Greg Lefoe (Senior…
Future Orchards November Orchard Walks recap
December 1, 2021APAL’s Future Orchards® Orchard Walks took place across apple and pear growing regions throughout November, showcasing a range of strategies, innovations…
Managing bird damage in the orchard
November 24, 2021Bird damage to orchards is an ongoing issue, with varying solutions depending on growing region, bird species and the…
National Orchard Talk – ‘Orchard Data: Average isn’t good enough’
For APAL’s National Online Orchard Talk on 18 November 2021, Nic Finger (Fruit Help) and Craig Hornblow (AgFirst)…
Digging into Healthy Soils – PIPS3 Program update
November 17, 2021Article co-authored by Susie Green, Michele Buntain and Marguerite White. Fruit Producers SA, in conjunction with Susie Green…
IPDM Update from the PIPS3 trial site at Rookwood, Tas
November 10, 2021Attendees at the APAL Future Orchards® Tasmania Orchard Walk will have the opportunity to get up close to…
New national fruit fly research project to provide insights for horticulture
October 20, 2021The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Queensland is leading a $8.4million dollar fruit fly project, funded through…
Are you prepared for Codling Moth?
Codling moth is an important pest of both apples and pears in most Australian growing regions. It is…
Pear Masterclass Session 1 – IPM for Pears
October 12, 2021Last week saw the first of three online sessions as part of the Pear Masterclass for 2021. Angelica…








