2026 APAL Industry Forum: Ignore the noise and trust the data
July 29, 2026The 2026 APAL Industry Forum brought together delegates from across Australia, with a speaker line-up that opened with…
Renovated orchard early crop load strategies in Western Australia
A PIPS 4 Profit trial in Pemberton is investigating how thinning strategies impact canopy fill and subsequent yield in a renovated block. Western Australia’s demonstration…
Quality over quantity: why Grower of the Year Paul Priest backs fewer, better apples
July 8, 2026Paul Priest is known for straight talk and an unwavering focus on quality – but it’s a passion for doing…
From data to decisions: Sami Mäkeläinen on practical AI for growers
June 19, 2026Artificial intelligence is everywhere. From boardrooms and government policy discussions to everyday business operations, AI is rapidly becoming…
How active are insect predators in orchards?
June 3, 2026Gordon Brown reviews global research on the use of sentinel prey technology in orchards to assess management practices for their impact on predator…
Pip Courtney to guide conversations at the 2026 APAL Industry Forum
May 21, 2026As Australia’s apple and pear industry comes together to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping its future, delegates…
Informed, aware and confident to innovate
May 20, 2026Industry communications aim to raise awareness of innovation and contribute to industry take-up and transformation. APAL delivers the…
Manipulating the storage environment to extend postharvest storage of apples
May 6, 2026The most flexibility for storability can be achieved when fruit is harvested at the optimal maturity. Postharvest, the…
Retail reality, the Code and practical AI to lead 2026 APAL Industry Forum
This year’s Forum has a clear objective: to equip Australia’s apple and pear growers with the confidence, commercial awareness and…
Narrow orchard systems: Trials shed light on NOS in Australian conditions
April 22, 2026As narrow orchard system trials in regions across the country reach the end of their second growing year,…
