Agrivoltaics: dual-purpose panels both protect and pay
November 24, 2021This article originally appeared in the Spring 2021 edition of AFG, available online here. Damaging afternoon sun is…
Ellepot trial shows benefits at Ardmona
August 24, 2021Ellepot container-grown trees offer new planting possibilities: Less prone to transplant shock More flexible to work with Potential…
Future Orchards® Autumn walks – wrap
March 31, 2021Future Orchards® Autumn walks have showcased a wide range of innovative responses to attract and retain labour, increase…
My orchard walk – Batlow orchards leading the way
March 10, 2021Friday’s Batlow Future Orchards® Walk will showcase two of Australia’s most advanced high density V-Trellis orchards. Discussions in…
Research Review: Alternative spray technology
March 3, 2021Dr Gordon Brown reviews the results of season-long pesticide application through a fixed system compared to an airblast…
Local orchards welcome growers onsite for autumn Future Orchards walks
February 24, 2021Local orchardists are looking forward to hosting in-orchard walks this autumn as APAL’s Future Orchards® walks return to face to…
Robotic harvesting to kick off in GV
November 18, 2020Apples will be harvested robotically at Goulburn Valley-based Turnbull Brothers Orchards this season in what is believed to…
Harvest assist platforms: What’s out there?
October 7, 2020With a reduced pool of labour across the country now looking inevitable, growers are beginning to look at…
Volunteers in the orchard and how to look after them
This article was written by Dr Katja Hogendoorn, Dr Scott Groom, and Professor Andy Lowe from The University…
Grower of the Year – Howard Hansen
September 22, 2020Grower of the Year is awarded to an individual who is outstanding across all aspects of production, including…
