Spring–summer crop management
October 23, 2024Spring and early summer is a critical time for the pome fruit grower; over this period, the potential…
Growing apples where and when it is too warm
October 9, 2024How does marginal winter chill impact the onset of spring budburst and subsequent production, and what can be…
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…
PIPS 4 Profit program regional highlight: Western Australia
August 7, 2024Extensive work is underway in WA across three of the national PIPS 4 Profit program projects. In its…
Future Orchards Winter Series 2024 recap
July 31, 2024The Future Orchards® Winter Series, held from July 22–25 2024, visited orchards across Stanthorpe, Manjimup, the Adelaide Hills,…
Nutrient management for pome fruit
May 15, 2024The key to a targeted approach to nutrient management is understanding your soil, leaf composition and nutrient levels…
Working with trees delivers ASE results for Allan Brothers
February 28, 2024Understanding tree physiology and the complexity of natural plant hormones is key to managing crop load. Key points…
Does orchard floor management improve soil health?
January 31, 2024“Soils are the basis of life. Ninety–five percent of our food comes from the soil.” – Maria Helena…
2023 Future Orchards Spring Series wrap-up
November 22, 2023Last week the Future Orchards® Walks Spring Series took place across Australia with the Tasmania, Batlow, Southern Victoria…
2023 Future Orchards Spring Series – what we have seen and heard so far
November 15, 2023This week the Future Orchards® Walks Spring Series are taking place across Australia with the Batlow, Southern Victoria…










