IPDM withstands pests, diseases and natural disasters
October 1, 2020A national collaborative online IPDM resource aims to give growers the tools and practical knowledge to make orchards…
Lifetime Achievement Award – John Robson
September 22, 2020The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has provided motivational and inspirational leadership for the…
September Ag Chem Update
September 16, 2020Hort Innovation has released it’s latest update of chemical reviews and regulatory changes, with APAL highlighting any changes that could impact Australian apple and pear growers. These…
Emerging stronger: Overcoming the challenges of growing
July 29, 2020Overcoming setbacks is a tool-of-trade in horticulture but turning them to your advantage can make all the difference…
My harvest: Ian Pearce, ‘Stoneleigh’, Orange, NSW
May 20, 2020As with other orchards in the area, and many northern growers, Ian Pearce battled a lack of water…
My Harvest – Matthew Griggs, Huon Valley
April 29, 2020APAL talks to growers about how their harvest is shaping up, some of the main issues…
Looking back to the future: building on 50 years’ gains
This article was written by John Wilton of AgFirst for the Autumn edition of Australian Fruitgrower Magazine. The…
Integrated Pest Management – steps forward
February 12, 2020The last season was exceptionally hot and dry – conditions which favour pests such as two-spotted mite and…
Variety Performance is key to profitability
February 5, 2020When it comes to profitability, irrespective of which database you look at, the range in orchard and variety…
Rapid spread of BMSB calls for extra vigilance
January 21, 2020The rapid spread of the exotic pest Brown Marmorated Stink Bug across the northern hemisphere is putting unprecedented…
