Quality nursery stock: the foundation of a good orchard
February 21, 2018The team at Olea Nurseries strives to deliver quality trees and is constantly looking to source new rootstocks…
Be Smitten® by Montague’s new apple
February 14, 2018Picking of Montague’s newest apple brand – the early-season Smitten® – kicks off this week, aptly coinciding with…
Rootstock choices offer powerful productivity tool
January 10, 2018Strategic rootstock selection has a key role to play in driving the productivity of the future orchard system,…
WA family legacy of quality apple production
December 21, 2017The Fontaninis are combining the old and new, by continuing a family legacy of growing fruit, while embracing…
Effects of climate change on apple and pear production
Australia’s climate has warmed since 1910 and is likely to continue warming, with more hot days and fewer…
Plans to boost adoption of certified trees
A new project aims to capitalise on the known production benefits of planting apple and pear trees certified…
What will the ‘future orchard’ look like?
December 20, 2017AgFirst’s Nic Finger outlines what the future might look like for Australian apple and pear orchards in 20-30…
Drive and passion powering growth at Prima Fresh
October 1, 2017A passion for brand and a tireless focus on improving quality and reducing unit costs are making dreams…
Pros and cons of managed varieties
August 1, 2017After exploring how to choose a new variety in the June/July 2017 edition with Steve Spark, AgFirst’s John…
Website shows winter chill data for your region
July 26, 2017A new website (tinyurl.com/ChillCalculator) is providing access to accurate local winter chill data for Australian apple and pear…
