What’s next for robotics R&D?
March 15, 2022Hort Innovation is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and capable delivery partner for the project: Development of fruit…
PIPS3 Team Forum accelerates knowledge exchange between partners
Researchers from across the PIPS3 Program projects were joined by members of APAL and Hort Innovation, as well…
Recognising Women in Horticulture
March 8, 2022Nominations are now open for the APAL Awards For Excellence Women in Horticulture category, recognising outstanding women in…
Precision orcharding to manage variability – new field study
Authors: Rose Daniel (Technical Manager, APAL) and Nic Finger (Consultant, Fruit Help) Can precision orcharding and variability mapping…
Funding for growth and innovation
February 16, 2022Applications are now open for Woolworths and Coles funding opportunities to support farm innovation and development. Woolworths Organic…
Tech-driven fruit diameter and colour measurement – PIPS3 update
February 1, 2022Dr Ian Goodwin (Research Leader, Ag Vic) and Dr Alessio Scalisi (Senior Technical Officer, Ag Vic) give an…
Electrolysed water for post-harvest apple treatment
January 31, 2022Electrolysed water is a new technology currently used in dip and dump tanks. Dr Gordon Brown reviews recent…
Using tech and data for apple orchard management and optimal crop load – a PIPS3 update
January 26, 2022Dr Ian Goodwin (Research Leader, Ag Vic) and Dr Alessio Scalisi (Senior Technical Officer, Ag Vic) give an…
Irrigation scheduling in the Sundial Orchard – PIPS3 update
December 14, 2021What will best practice for irrigation management look like in the orchards of the future? One intended outcome…
Goulburn Valley and Southern Vic seasonal update and ACOGs
December 13, 2021Season to date Rainfall across Victoria has been well above median values to date which saw delays for…








