APAL’s Future Orchards Spring program kicks off
August 18, 2021The first round of APAL’s Future Orchards® walks will begin on Tuesday 31 August 2021 an Orchard Walk in WA, followed by a national online orchard talk along with local walks for…
New-gen rootstocks deliver earlier and more production
May 5, 2021Key points Rootstock trial under commercial conditions enables more robust local evaluation First in-orchard scale trial of G202…
Working smarter, not harder
April 28, 2021Attract and retain workers Quality gains outstrip harvest cost savings Simple, accessible, consistent canopies essential Securing labour was…
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…
New season Ricó bright and fresh
March 24, 2021The new blush pear Ricó® will be in top shape to show off its colour and quality when…
My orchard walk – Old Oak Orchard
March 3, 2021Yarra Valley based, Old Oak Orchards will host this week’s local Future Orchards® Walk, providing apple and pear…
Optimising your harvest outcome
February 3, 2021The 2021 harvest will be challenging. Many growers may find it necessary to rely on a new labour…
Date announced for November Future Orchards virtual walk
November 11, 2020Preparing for a profitable harvest in a pandemic The Australian pome fruit harvest will begin in the next…
IPDM withstands pests, diseases and natural disasters
November 4, 2020This article was written by David Williams and Emily Crawford for the Spring edition of Australian Frutigrower Magazine….
Understanding chemical thinners and growth regulators
October 14, 2020Chemical thinners and growth regulators can be powerful tools in managing crop load, harvest timing and quality, but…
