IPDM in focus: apple leafhopper (or canary fly)
August 21, 2024Apple leafhoppers are sap-feeding insects that cause mottles to occur on leaves, impacting photosynthesis. Depending on the climate…
Soil carbon markets – are they a good fit for apple and pear growers?
August 14, 2024Short-term gain or longer-term asset improvement? Michele Buntain and Marguerite White from the PIPS 4 Profit team weigh…
When do vegetative buds turn into flower buds in pear trees?
Monitoring floral initiation timing in pears aims to inform future research into the triggers of flower development. To…
A guide to managing the orchard floor
August 7, 2024How does orchard floor management using cover crops (living mulches) and other locally sourced composts influence soil health…
The power of LiDAR
How does light interception affect yield and fruit quality, particularly if trees are grown under solar panels? AgVic…
Trunk-embedded microtensiometers for tree water stress monitoring
The impact of climate uncertainty on water availability and subsequent effects on tree health and yield is prompting…
PIPS 4 Profit program regional highlight: Western Australia
Extensive work is underway in WA across three of the national PIPS 4 Profit program projects. In its…
Meet the 2024 APAL Awards for Excellence recipients
July 10, 2024‘One of a kind’ innovative grower is Lifetime Achiever Lifetime Achievement Award – Kevin Sanders A fascination with…
Preparation, push-back and point-of-difference: Negotiation for success
Better knowledge of negotiation tactics is key to redressing the skills imbalance when dealing with supermarket buyers. Between…
IPDM in focus: Understanding the non-targeted effects of pesticides
May 29, 2024Increasing implementation of integrated pest and disease management has created greater awareness and understanding of the non-target effects…
