Lifetime Achievement Award – John Robson
September 22, 2020The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has provided motivational and inspirational leadership for the…
September Ag Chem Update
September 16, 2020Hort Innovation has released it’s latest update of chemical reviews and regulatory changes, with APAL highlighting any changes that could impact Australian apple and pear growers. These…
Smarter pear orchards
Researchers and smart tech developers are teaming up in a new project to give growers the knowledge and…
Optimising the performance of your seasonal workforce
September 15, 2020As industry works to improve access to harvest labour, the focus is on ensuring growers can use the…
Automation, harvest assist, and more options to reduce labour load
September 9, 2020Rising chances of labour shortages next harvest have left growers in the lurch when it comes to picking…
Free tech audits for Victorian growers
Agriculture Victoria is offering free 30-minute on-farm technology audits for orchards to help growers better understand their on-farm technology. Digital agriculture is becoming an increasingly important aspect of…
Deadline approaching for APAL board nominations for NSW and Victoria
August 12, 2020NSW and Victorian apple and pear growers have until Wednesday 19 August 2020 to submit their nomination to…
Illuminating the future orchard
August 5, 2020Sundials have been used for over 3000 years to draw knowledge from light. Invented to measure the time…
Industry insurance data supports more affordable options
July 22, 2020Valuable insights into the insurance needs and challenges of the apple and pear industry are emerging as APAL…
What can Artificial Intelligence do for horticulture?
July 15, 2020Orchard businesses are making decisions all the time. When to apply water? What pests or diseases are present…
