Harnessing nature: advancing conservation biological control in Tasmanian apple orchards
December 2, 2025Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture are working on several initiatives that support an integrated, more ecological-based approach to managing key pests in…
Engaging with the Sustainability Framework
PIPS 4 Profit investigates evidenced supported environmental sustainability indicators for apple and pear orchards. Apple and pear businesses participate in…
Train your way to a more productive, efficient and easier to manage orchard
November 19, 2025Italian pomology researcher Alberto Dorigoni joined the Future Orchards® winter orchard walks and APAL Technical Symposium to share…
Events driving industry knowledge and connection
October 29, 2025In the first week of August, growers from across Australia converged in the Goulburn Valley for the most…
Unlocking the power of microbes to enhance the soil
A PIPS 4 Profit trial is investigating how soil amendments influence soil quality and its ability to store…
Colouring in pears
October 22, 2025What are the effects of reflective foil on colour management in pears? Researchers at Agriculture Victoria have been…
Potential thinning tools for managing crop load in European pear
October 21, 2025Researchers in Victoria are investigating crop load management tools to maximise fruit quality and ensure regular yields. While…
Transition to management: what Varroa mite means for pollination services
October 15, 2025Australia’s beekeeping industry is facing a major shift – and fruit growers will feel the impact. With Varroa…
Biological control options for key apple and pear pathogens
September 10, 2025Researchers are investigating sustainable plant disease management options for the Australian apple and pear industry. The PIPS 4…
IPDM in focus: Queensland fruit fly
August 27, 2025Prepared by Ruby Rhodes and Greg Lefoe, Agriculture Victoria, using information from the Integrated Pest, Disease and Weed…
