Protecting our Pollinators
November 24, 2019Two stand-out sessions at APAL’s November R&D Update featuring The University of Adelaide’s Dr Katja Hogendoorn and Plant…
New technologies, advocacy, and looking forward
November 20, 2019Michele Allan presented this speech to the APAL AGM on 14 November 2019. Welcome everyone and thank you…
What’s all the buzz about pollination?
October 23, 2019Insect pollinator populations are declining globally, threatening the productivity of vast range of horticulture products. How we grow…
How to make pears blush: The effect of light on new pear cultivars
October 16, 2019Written by Madeleine Peavey, Agriculture Victoria Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Pears have been declining in popularity…
Water saving options for pears
September 17, 2019Written by Ian Goodwin and Lexie McClymont Horticulture production in a changing climate faces the prospect of continued…
CEO’s Report: Learnings from Industry Forum
September 6, 2019As spring breaks and a new growing season gets underway, I’m pleased to unveil your first look at…
Planting, pruning, pest strategies for more profitable pears
September 4, 2019Pear growers looking to boost profitability were given an insight into the best performing pear-planting systems, how new…
Planting systems for blush pears
Agriculture Victoria shares the results of their experiment within the Profitable Pears project to help identify the best…
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…
Gender diversity and best practice lead at Ladycroft
June 26, 2019When it comes to developing a horticulture team at Ladycroft Orchard in the Manjimup region of Western Australia,…
