Insights from the 2023 APAL Industry Forum
June 7, 2023The Australian apple and pear industry gathered at the highly anticipated APAL Industry Forum held on 2 June…
Quality program to put data into marketing decisions
April 26, 2023Ensuring a great consumer experience each time an apple or pear is eaten is at the heart of…
Retailers need to demonstrate greater price transparency
April 11, 2023Frustration at the behaviour of the major retailers has again angered many growers. Growers continually raise the issue…
PIPS3 Program’s researcher roadshow visiting your growing region
March 14, 2023Who doesn’t like having a chat over a few charcoaled sausages with some of Australia’s leading apple and…
In the know: What’s the latest in pesticide research?
February 14, 2023Find out how to navigate the dynamic and complicated world of chemical permits, residues and compliance with up-to-date…
Irrigation support: The role of trunk dendrometers
November 30, 2022Now available commercially, trunk dendrometers could assist growers with their irrigation decisions. AgVic researchers have been putting this…
States ramping up fruit fly prevention campaigns ahead of summer
October 26, 2022Around Australia, state governments and local councils are conducting public awareness campaigns about the risks that fruit fly…
Research insights shared with growers at R&D Day
September 7, 2022At the APAL R&D Day on 1 September, researchers provided updates on ongoing apple and pear levy-funded work…
Future Orchards: Creating positive change within your orchard (Part II)
August 30, 2022This article was written by Jonathan Brookes, Horticultural Consultant, AgFirst, and was first published in the Winter 2022 edition…
Unveiling apple block variability using Green Atlas Cartographer – a PIPS3 update
August 17, 2022This article was written by Alessio Scalisi, Tatura SmartFarm, Agriculture Victoria, and was first published in the Winter…









