Helping growers make smarter choices
May 28, 2025By tapping into AI and machine learning, Jane’s Weather is working to close some of the big gaps…
Automated analytics tap into a world of under-used data
May 21, 2025A Tasmanian trial points to the future of automated analytics – turning diverse pest monitoring data into powerful…
Improvement in apple tree performance with fulvic acid
Gordon Brown reviews two research papers concerning the benefits of applying fulvic acid to apple crops. Fulvic acid…
Economics of block removal for redevelopment
May 14, 2025Following the end of harvest, it’s a good time to think about big picture business progression while the…
IPDM in focus: European wasp
Managing European wasp infestations is necessary to safeguard orchard worker health and safety. European wasps (Vespula germanica) and…
Composts and mulches for young orchards – do they stack up?
May 7, 2025Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture are investigating which mulch treatments along the tree line can improve…
Cost-effectiveness of robotic harvesting for pome fruit: a way to go?
April 30, 2025Rising labour costs have increased the interest in robotic picking. A PIPS 4 Profit project activity is exploring…
Australian apples gain technical market access to China
April 28, 2025Protocol signed to open Chinese market to Australian mainland apples APAL is pleased to share the Australian apple…
It’s not going to fix itself
April 23, 2025Taking decisive action on poor performing blocks is increasingly critical for business survival as falling real prices and…
Export growth the focus of new trade program
April 16, 2025The apple and pear industry is readying itself to respond to emerging export opportunities, with the launch of…
