New season supply insights to inform planning
March 18, 2026Apple growers were able to review seasonal supply levels over the 2025 season to assist in future planning,…
Meet the industry’s next generation of researchers
March 4, 2026The PIPS 4 Profit program is committed to developing emerging talent within the apple and pear industry’s research community. Australia’s apple and pear industry continues to need researchers who are experienced…
From no-regret snacking to global opportunity
February 18, 2026Find out how insights and evidence have shaped this year’s apples marketing plan. In FY26–27, the apple market…
Smarter orchard renovation: boosting returns with multi-leader training systems
A variety of planar canopy structures are being trialled and evaluated in Tasmania under an orchard renovation scenario….
Using water more efficiently in a drier climate
February 11, 2026As water supply becomes more scarce, what orchard management strategies can growers adopt to reduce water use? Strategies …
Harnessing nature: advancing conservation biological control in Tasmanian apple orchards
December 2, 2025Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture are working on several initiatives that support an integrated, more ecological-based approach to managing key pests in…
Engaging with the Sustainability Framework
PIPS 4 Profit investigates evidenced supported environmental sustainability indicators for apple and pear orchards. Apple and pear businesses participate in…
Unlocking the power of microbes to enhance the soil
October 29, 2025A PIPS 4 Profit trial is investigating how soil amendments influence soil quality and its ability to store…
Potential thinning tools for managing crop load in European pear
October 21, 2025Researchers in Victoria are investigating crop load management tools to maximise fruit quality and ensure regular yields. While…
Young grower aims for innovation and sustainability
September 10, 2025Travis Georgopoulos is always up for a challenge, whether it’s managing 607ha of apples and pears for his…
