Young growers upskilling on orchard walks
November 5, 2025The latest participants in the Future Orchards® Young Grower Immersion Program spent a week with the orchard walks…
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…
Lifetime achiever sails through nearly half a century in the industry
August 20, 2025It was a hard decision to step off the tractor and put away the clippers after nearly 50…
Pruning to plan
July 16, 2025Clear pruning goals and a straightforward plan can help maximise the value of your pruning crew’s time in…
South Africa tour gives insights into growing in a low-labour-cost, export focused industry
June 18, 2025South African apple and pear growers may have very different costs of production and market orientation to those…
Importance of carbohydrate manipulation in managing tree stress
May 22, 2025What do we already understand about the role of carbohydrates in flower formation and development, and how might…
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…
Canopy design – new systems, same challenges
May 7, 2025In this second of two articles, Nic Finger reports on European planting trends as well as further insights…
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…
New program to upskill current and future generations in the apple and pear industry
February 19, 2025APAL’s Developing orchardists of the future pilot program given the green light through Hort Innovation’s Frontiers investment program. …
