Exporting – not as daunting as it seems
September 1, 2016Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has created a basic starting point for growers thinking about exporting their…
Post-harvest nutrient management
April 10, 2016*** Research update*** Research led by Dr Nigel Swarts between 2015 and 2020, under the Productivity Irrigation Pests…
Nitrogen management in red-blushed pears
April 9, 2016By Ian Goodwin, Lexie McClymont, Eileen Perry, David Cornwall and Steve Green Research has commenced at the Horticulture Centre…
Year-round quality management begins after harvest
April 8, 2016AgFirst’s John Wilton explains how growing high quality fruit needs a whole-of-year focus because the production year begins…
Pre-harvest orchard performance appraisal
January 29, 2016By John Wilton Just before harvest is a great time to assess the performance of your orchard management…
Pre-harvest orchard performance appraisal
ust before harvest is a great time to assess the performance of your orchard management strategy, so there…
Winning orchardist launches into Rockit
September 30, 2015With a relatively small orchard, but a practical and smart approach to expansion; engagement in research trials; business…
Perfecting your orchard’s nutrient balance
September 29, 2015By Dean Rainham Good orchard nutrition for intensively managed apple and pear orchards includes understanding the interaction between…
The Australian orchard of the future
August 31, 2015At the 2015 National Horticulture Convention, Jesse Reader convened a panel discussion titled ‘Tripling orchard profitability by 2030,…
Spring crop management
July 27, 2015As we head towards Spring, AgFirst’s John Wilton shares his advice and expert tips to help get your…
