APAL attends Hort Connections 2024
June 5, 2024The largest horticulture conference and trade show in Australasia opened its doors in Melbourne this week. Hort Connections…
Insights from the APAL Industry Forum 2024
The Australian apple and pear industry gathered at the highly anticipated APAL Industry Forum held on 3 June…
Growing Australia’s apple export trade to China
May 22, 2024Australia has a competitive advantage when it comes to exporting apples to China, given consumer preferences and the…
PIPS 4 Profit program: Informing more profitable and sustainable apple and pear orchards
May 1, 2024The latest iteration of the program aims to respond to industry efforts to address current operating challenges and…
Homegrown soil carbon – soil carbon basics
Understanding soil carbon is fundamental to improving orchard soil health. Key definitions Soil organic matter (SOM) is any…
Nuffield Scholarship a ‘game-changer’
Apple and pear growers wanting to make positive changes in their businesses, communities and the industry are encouraged…
Consumer insights reveal opportunities for growth
April 23, 2024Despite cost-of-living pressures, Australian consumers still perceive apples and pears as being worth their price, but there are…
IPDM in focus: apple and pear’s Integrated Pest and Disease Management Manual
February 7, 2024Latest research findings from the PIPS3 and PIPS 4 Profit programs to be incorporated into updated IPDM Manual….
New Directors appointed to APAL Board
January 31, 2024APAL bid farewell to two longstanding members of the APAL Board and welcomed new faces as Board Directors. …
Industry reflections, rising challenges and evolution strategies for future prosperity – CEO Report Summer 2023
January 17, 2024Phil Turnbull, APAL CEO, shared this update to industry in the Summer 2023 edition of AFG. As we…
