Insights and innovations from the APAL Future Orchards International Tour to New Zealand
January 24, 2024From 15–19 January 2024, 40 Australian growers and industry professionals visited two of New Zealand’s major growing regions…
APAL Future Orchards International Tour in New Zealand – a valuable experience for Australian growers
January 17, 2024The first two days of the APAL Future Orchards® International Tour in New Zealand revolved around orchard exploration,…
Masons map a path from roots to quality fruit
The Mason family’s multi-generational dedication to cultivating exceptional fruit is evident in every row of trees on…
Climate change impacts on apple productivity and quality
November 14, 2023Gordon Brown reviews research investigating the impact of elevated CO2 and temperature on apple production. Climate change is here…
Smarter pear orchards
November 8, 2023The experimental pear blocks at the Tatura SmartFarm and other commercial blocks have hosted important research to give…
An appetite for innovation keeps Spreyton Fresh
November 6, 2023A focus on growing margins and adding value is underpinning plans for a sustainable future for this fifth-generation…
Beekeeper’s insights into pollination outlook
November 1, 2023Note: This article was written in July 2023 prior to the detection of new Varroa mite cases at…
‘Fun part’ lies ahead as Orchard Census steps closer to insight delivery
October 25, 2023Early data insights are starting to flow from APAL’s Orchard Census, which is nearing first–phase completion. Key points …
Tingira: Enriching growth
August 30, 2023In Kunama near Batlow lies Tingira. With a history spanning over four decades, this orchard has weathered the…
Valuable insights shared at APAL Technical Symposium
August 16, 2023Keen to challenge their thinking on orchard management techniques, growers gathered in the Goulburn Valley to find out…
