‘Figures man’ builds performance by numbers
September 24, 2019Jason Shields from Plunkett Orchards needs little introduction to the Australian apple and pear – and now wider horticulture –…
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,…
Simplifying quality at Nightingales
January 9, 2019Simplicity is not the first word that springs to mind when considering the complexity of running five orchards…
Eyeing the future of robotics
October 21, 2018Robotics and automation will play a key role in fifth-generation fruit grower Mitchell McNab’s plans to drive efficiencies…
New varieties provide inspiration and return
September 3, 2018The first block of trees Huon Valley fifth-generation apple grower Scott Stevenson pushed out after taking over the…
Labour shortfall prompts automation research
April 20, 2018If there’s a single common challenge hovering over Australia’s pome fruit industry it’s labour – specifically, a shortage…
Determination to stop hail damage grows netting business
February 21, 2018Wild weather events that can damage crops, such as the hail storms that hit Victorian and South Australian…
Determination to stop hail damage grows netting business
Wild weather events that can damage crops, such as the hail storms that hit Victorian and South Australian…
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…
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…
