Eyeing the future of robotics
October 21, 2018Robotics and automation will play a key role in fifth-generation fruit grower Mitchell McNab’s plans to drive efficiencies…
Data – a vital business input
Collecting data may be time-consuming but, as Sarah Dunn from Battunga Orchards in West Gippsland shares, it can…
New agri-tech project aims to help with thinning
While still in its very early stages, a new project aims to develop a system to measure tree…
Systems-based approach gives good Qfly control
August 22, 2018It is possible to get first-class management of Queensland Fruit Fly (Qfly) in areas where the pest is…
New project to deliver Agri-tech solutions
August 15, 2018A new levy-funded project will look at using agricultural robots to measure tree canopy and flower density…
Juice gives fresh control at Huon Valley
May 7, 2018Fourth generation Huon Valley apple and pear grower Mark Duggan knew things had to change when his return…
Reducing fruit fly risk starts with good hygiene practice
February 21, 2018Good farm hygiene practices to reduce the risk of Queensland Fruit Fly (Qfly) are particularly important at harvest,…
International apple & pear research – Feb/Mar 2018
Snippets of the latest apple and pear research from all around the world covering cultivars and nursery; production;…
What will the ‘future orchard’ look like?
December 20, 2017AgFirst’s Nic Finger outlines what the future might look like for Australian apple and pear orchards in 20-30…
Australian growers visit apple industry in Washington
October 4, 2017In August 2017 APAL took a group of 28 Australian apple and pear growers on a tour of…
