Understanding Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot
September 13, 2023During the 2023 APAL Technical Symposium last month, Associate Professor Femi Akinsanmi presented his research on Alternaria leaf…
The management and life cycle of black spot (Venturia inequalis)
September 6, 2023On 18 August, APAL was glad to host a webinar with insights from Dr Peter Triloff and Fanny…
Understanding apple sunburn damage in response to sunlight
August 16, 2023Important research conducted at the Tatura SmartFarm by Agriculture Victoria Research scientists highlights the importance of light quality…
IPDM in focus: pear blossom blast
August 7, 2023Pear blossom can be infected by the bacterium Pseudomonas syringae during bloom, when cold, wet weather persists. Pear…
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…
Bellevue Orchard: Nurturing tradition and embracing change
June 28, 2023Bellevue Orchard in Officer, Victoria, has been a cherished family business for over seven decades. In 2023, the…
APAL’s Future Orchards Winter Series wraps up with valuable insights and strategies for orchard performance
Last week saw the conclusion of APAL’s 2023 Future Orchards® Winter Series walks. The orchard walks took place…
Invaluable two-way conversations at PIPS3 roadshow
June 21, 2023The PIPS3 Program has completed a mammoth roadshow across apple and pear growing regions of Australia, to extend…
Tasmanian trial highlights issues impacting post-storage quality
May 3, 2023What factors are limiting quality in long–term storage of Gala, Jazz, Ambrosia and Kanzi apples in Tasmania? Four…
