APAL’s Developing orchardists of the future pilot program given the green light through Hort Innovation’s Frontiers investment program
October 16, 2024Hort Innovation and Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) have launched the Developing orchardists of the future pilot…
Future Orchards international tour to South Africa 2025
October 9, 2024With the support of Hort Innovation’s Frontiers investment program, APAL is pleased to announce that the next Future…
Managing apple yield and quality variability
AgVic researchers are investigating whether adapting to more focused management practices can reduce crop variability. Key points Managing…
How many leaders are ideal in an apple orchard?
August 21, 2024Gordon Brown reviews research investigating early performance of multi-leader apple training systems in Korea. When planting a new…
When do vegetative buds turn into flower buds in pear trees?
August 14, 2024Monitoring floral initiation timing in pears aims to inform future research into the triggers of flower development. To…
The power of LiDAR
August 7, 2024How does light interception affect yield and fruit quality, particularly if trees are grown under solar panels? AgVic…
Trunk-embedded microtensiometers for tree water stress monitoring
The impact of climate uncertainty on water availability and subsequent effects on tree health and yield is prompting…
Meet the 2024 APAL Awards for Excellence recipients
July 10, 2024‘One of a kind’ innovative grower is Lifetime Achiever Lifetime Achievement Award – Kevin Sanders A fascination with…
Beehive sensor technology put to the test
Evaluating the health of bee colonies is crucial to predict pollination efficiency and prevent colony losses. New sensor-based…
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…
