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,…
Staying compliant when using labour hire contractors
November 22, 2023Do you know your responsibilities for workers’ rights and wellbeing when using a labour hire contractor? Slavery, tragically,…
Future Orchards Trial Program: Enabling growers to explore their challenges
November 6, 2023The Future Orchards® Trial Program commenced this year with the aim of responding to emerging issues and enabling…
Connection and knowledge sharing – CEO Report Spring 2023
October 18, 2023Getting together as an industry in the regions remains a powerful way to connect, learn and share experiences…
Varroa mite response transitions to management
September 20, 2023This update originally appeared in the News section on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website, see here….
Success breeds success for retail education program
August 30, 2023Training store produce staff on best practice merchandising and identification of damaged fruit is leading to improved instore…
Potential to improve crop quality and yield supports case for variable rate spreader
July 25, 2023Can the practical application of precision horticultural technologies improve returns in apple and pear orchards? A trial in…
Understanding crop load in European pears
July 19, 2023Research aims to inform the development of crop load targets and management strategies/tools to aid growers in optimising…
Agenda and speakers announced for 2023 APAL Technical Symposium
July 12, 2023Some notable speakers confirmed to present at the event include Dr Ken Breen, Hannah James, Dr Ian Goodwin…
Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference – Telling the good story
June 21, 2023Tasmanian growers have a great story to tell and should continue to work together to market and build…
