Smarter orchard renovation: boosting returns with multi-leader training systems
February 18, 2026A variety of planar canopy structures are being trialled and evaluated in Tasmania under an orchard renovation scenario….
Using water more efficiently in a drier climate
February 11, 2026As water supply becomes more scarce, what orchard management strategies can growers adopt to reduce water use? Strategies …
Eye on the market, ‘boots on the ground’ drives success at Joyson
February 4, 2026A strong market focus, simple-to-manage orchard systems and ‘boots on the ground’ are driving success for the Adelaide…
Train your way to a more productive, efficient and easier to manage orchard
November 19, 2025Italian pomology researcher Alberto Dorigoni joined the Future Orchards® winter orchard walks and APAL Technical Symposium to share…
Potential thinning tools for managing crop load in European pear
October 21, 2025Researchers in Victoria are investigating crop load management tools to maximise fruit quality and ensure regular yields. While…
Pruning to plan
July 16, 2025Clear pruning goals and a straightforward plan can help maximise the value of your pruning crew’s time in…
Quality first in Dutoit’s data-driven approach to a profitable future
July 1, 2025The 2025 Future Orchards® International Tour to South Africa wrapped up with a very informative and numbers-driven look…
Growing for quality, tonnage and export in South Africa
June 25, 2025For 21 Australian and international growers and industry professionals, the 2025 Future Orchards® International Tour to South Africa…
South Africa tour gives insights into growing in a low-labour-cost, export focused industry
June 18, 2025South African apple and pear growers may have very different costs of production and market orientation to those…
Canopy design – new systems, same challenges
May 7, 2025In this second of two articles, Nic Finger reports on European planting trends as well as further insights…
