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 …
Brand Australia: selling premium apples to China’s high-end consumers
January 7, 2026Australian fresh produce is highly regarded in China, and quality and branding are key to maintaining this premium positioning. Jonathan Cox’s relationship with China began at…
Opportunities for achieving orchard efficiencies
December 17, 2025How can we increase ROI per unit in a price-constrained market? What strategies can help increase Class 1…
Tree insights trigger turnaround in problem Rosy Glow block
April 30, 2025Insights from irrigation monitoring introduced on a problem block in the Yarra Valley prompted a complete change in…
Bushfires in orchards preparation: Learnings from 2019–20 bushfires
November 1, 2023With the unfolding bushfire warnings in Queensland, growers should ensure they are prepared for the threat of bushfires…
Make no mistake, Trent turns adversity to advantage
August 2, 2022Grower of the Year is awarded to an individual who is outstanding across all aspects of production, including…
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…
Illuminating the future orchard
August 5, 2020Sundials have been used for over 3000 years to draw knowledge from light. Invented to measure the time…
Emerging stronger: Overcoming the challenges of growing
July 29, 2020Overcoming setbacks is a tool-of-trade in horticulture but turning them to your advantage can make all the difference…
Recovering from fire: what should be done first?
January 15, 2020As the clean-up continues, many growers are assessing their properties and beginning work to reinstate infrastructure to secure…
