Economics of block removal for redevelopment
May 14, 2025Following the end of harvest, it’s a good time to think about big picture business progression while the…
IPDM in focus: European wasp
Managing European wasp infestations is necessary to safeguard orchard worker health and safety. European wasps (Vespula germanica) and…
Composts and mulches for young orchards – do they stack up?
May 7, 2025Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture are investigating which mulch treatments along the tree line can improve…
Canopy design – new systems, same challenges
In this second of two articles, Nic Finger reports on European planting trends as well as further insights…
Cost-effectiveness of robotic harvesting for pome fruit: a way to go?
April 30, 2025Rising labour costs have increased the interest in robotic picking. A PIPS 4 Profit project activity is exploring…
Tree insights trigger turnaround in problem Rosy Glow block
Insights from irrigation monitoring introduced on a problem block in the Yarra Valley prompted a complete change in…
Harvest focus: quality with Gurmeet Singh
The colour on the Bravo® apples is looking good at Gurmeet Singh’s Benipal Orchards in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley…
It’s not going to fix itself
April 23, 2025Taking decisive action on poor performing blocks is increasingly critical for business survival as falling real prices and…
Driving sales with quality in 2025
Retail training program set to transform apple and pear displays nationwide. Hands-on training aimed at improving the quality…
Harvest focus: export with Travis Georgopoulos
Higher yields and good quality fruit is positioning Goulburn Valley-based pear and apple growers and established exporters GVIP…
