Managing changing climate
July 30, 2019Orchards worldwide are dealing with the impacts of changing climate. AgFirst’s John Wilton outlines what current research reveals…
Beneficial bacteria and chloropicrin vie for honours
June 19, 2019Chloropicrin was the standout performer in the first year of a Future Orchards trial of pre-plant treatments of…
Trees take off on pre-planting treatment
A decision to treat his soil with chloropicrin prior to replanting to prevent apple replant disease (ARD) is…
Orchard Trellis Design – A Balance of Forces
August 9, 2017A Washington State study into designing high density orchard trellises has some useful messages and handy online tool…
Strategic planning raises orchard profitability
March 28, 2014Strategic planning has enabled two Focus Orchards within the Future Orchards® program, one in Tasmania and one in…