Understanding crop load in European pears
July 19, 2023Research aims to inform the development of crop load targets and management strategies/tools to aid growers in optimising…
Understanding the effect of high temperatures on red colour development in a blush pear
May 9, 2023The findings of research at Tatura SmartFarm will guide practices to improve fruit colour and develop effective strategies…
Future Orchards Harvest Orchard Walks – what we’ve seen and heard so far
February 8, 2023This week the Future Orchards® Harvest Orchard Walks are taking place in the main apple and pear growing…
New Zealand apple and pear growers adapting to new horizons
September 7, 2022“Adapting to New Horizons” – exploring how growers and exporters can modify and adapt in order to remain…
Future Orchards: Creating positive change within your orchard (Part III)
September 5, 2022This article was written by Jonathan Brookes, Horticultural Consultant, AgFirst, and was first published in the Winter 2022 edition…
Make no mistake, Trent turns adversity to advantage
August 2, 2022Grower of the Year is awarded to an individual who is outstanding across all aspects of production, including…
Future Orchards® walks – What we learnt in the Goulburn Valley and Western Australia
June 22, 2022Our first week of the Future Orchards® winter series walks wrapped up in the Goulburn Valley focussing on…
Rootstocks, canopy architecture and fruit quality of ANABP 01 apples
June 21, 2022This article was first published in Australian Fruit Grower Magazine – Autumn 2022 Scientists at Agriculture Victoria’s…
Quality focus pays a premium at Priests
February 4, 2022This article originally appeared in the Summer 2021 edition of AFG, available online here. Key points Consumer focus…
Future Orchards November Orchard Walks recap
December 1, 2021APAL’s Future Orchards® Orchard Walks took place across apple and pear growing regions throughout November, showcasing a range of strategies, innovations…
